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Borehamwood Kenilworth

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About

The Borehamwood Kenilworth area forms a residential neighbourhood in the Hertsmere borough. It is characterised by streets of semi-detached and terraced houses built primarily in the 1930s, alongside some later developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Shenley Road and offers good transport links via the nearby Elstree & Borehamwood railway station.

A notable local landmark is the Kenilworth Drive open space, a large recreational field with sports pitches and a playground. The area is also home to the distinctive, modernist Kenilworth Court apartment building, a prominent feature on the local skyline. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of families and long-term residents.

Area overview

On average Borehamwood Kenilworth has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Borehamwood Kenilworth is £57,035 per year. There are 3 schools in Borehamwood Kenilworth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Borehamwood Kenilworth is home to around 6,869 people, with a population density of about 3,281.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Borehamwood Kenilworth Population
6,869
Population density
3,281 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.02(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.24(+144%)
Other theft
15.58(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.73(+37%)
Vehicle crime
8.59(+95%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,252
61.9%
Other White
940
13.68%
African
369
5.37%
Indian
293
4.27%
Other
192
2.8%
Total population: 6,869

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,802
32.97%
No qualifications
937
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
893
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
803
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
598
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,465

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
839
29.29%
Other social rented
706
24.65%
Owns outright
633
22.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
16.62%
Shared ownership
89
3.11%
Total households: 2,864

Property prices in Borehamwood Kenilworth

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Borehamwood Kenilworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Borehamwood Kenilworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£605,000
Flats15£270,000
Semi-Detached5£500,000
Terraced26£432,500

10 years median price trend in Borehamwood Kenilworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.