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Borehamwood Kenilworth

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About

Borehamwood's Kenilworth ward is situated in the town's western section, bounded by the A1(M) motorway to the west and the Elstree Way thoroughfare to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from the mid-20th century, including numerous semi-detached homes and terraced streets. Local amenities are centred along Shenley Road, which provides essential shops and services for the community. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several green spaces like the King George V Playing Fields offering recreational areas.

A notable local feature is the former site of the British National Studios, where parts of the original studio complex have been redeveloped into housing, though some related film industry infrastructure remains in the wider area. The ward is home to a significant community hub at the Kenilworth Community Centre. Public transport connections are provided via local bus routes linking to Borehamwood town centre and the nearby Elstree & Borehamwood railway station, facilitating travel into London.

Area overview

On average Borehamwood Kenilworth has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 25.2% 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 £59,105 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 9,387 people, with a population density of about 3,935.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Borehamwood Kenilworth Population
9,387
Population density
3,935.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.8(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.77(+192%)
Other theft
15.87(+190%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.97(+73%)
Vehicle crime
10.33(+135%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,612
59.78%
Other White
1,325
14.12%
African
574
6.11%
Indian
416
4.43%
Other
301
3.21%
Total population: 9,387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,652
35.83%
No qualifications
1,201
16.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,176
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,021
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 7,401

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,212
31.63%
Other social rented
851
22.21%
Owns outright
823
21.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
682
17.8%
Shared ownership
106
2.77%
Total households: 3,832

Property prices in Borehamwood Kenilworth

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£518
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £503K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £518 per square foot) in Borehamwood Kenilworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £849,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£605,000£661
Semi-Detached17£490,000£583
Terraced33£435,000£556
Flats22£296,250£444

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Borehamwood Kenilworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,500£281,000£481,250£430,000
2017£610,500£339,250£470,000£389,500
2018£420,000£342,500£443,750£385,500
2019£630,000£337,000£468,000£385,000
2020£562,500£285,000£500,000£365,000
2021£540,000£278,250£497,475£435,000
2022£600,000£271,000£572,500£486,000
2023£786,250£312,500£530,000£459,500
2024£700,000£313,500£530,500£440,001
2025£605,000£307,500£592,500£436,250
2026—£255,000£577,000£417,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£818£465£509£476
2017£567£529£515£510
2018£532£481£484£522
2019£643£477£485£484
2020£461£461£536£553
2021£597£475£498£519
2022£724£520£576£519
2023£687£498£584£590
2024£651£453£581£534
2025£661£451£610£556
2026—£359£528£590
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Borehamwood Kenilworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Borehamwood Kenilworth

WD61QW

Kenilworth Drive

WD65NR

Pinewood Close

WD62QS

Balmoral Drive

WD65QS

Hancock Court

WD62NX

Tempsford Avenue

WD62LU

Norfolk Gardens

WD62QZ

Penscroft Gardens

WD61RN

Elstree Way

WD61HP

Bullhead Road

WD62XX

Ripon Way

WD65NZ

Well End Road

WD62LR

Norfolk Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.