Borehamwood: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Hertfordshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across WD6.
Borehamwood DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Borehamwood
The Borehamwood rental market in Hertfordshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,558 pcm and rents up roughly 5.3% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across WD6.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Borehamwood.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
14 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Borehamwood.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £638 | £7,656 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,214 | £14,568 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,518 | £18,216 |
| 3-bed house | £1,943 | £23,316 |
| 4-bed house | £2,505 | £30,060 |
Featured properties in Borehamwood
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across WD6.
Buying in Borehamwood
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£417,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.3%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Borehamwood face medium competition with prices around £417,000 and growth of about 3.3% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Borehamwood
With an average property price near £417,000 and gross yields around 5.9%, Borehamwood offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.3% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.5/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Pet-friendly rentals
- 2Family homes near schools
- 33 bed houses
- 42 bed flats
Family living & schools in Borehamwood
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Borehamwood | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Borehamwood Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Borehamwood Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1 mi |
| Borehamwood Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| The Borehamwood Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
Family facilities
- Borehamwood Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Borehamwood
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Borehamwood Brasserie
1.9 mi from Borehamwood centre
Spice of Borehamwood
0.5 mi from Borehamwood centre
Bella Cucina
2 mi from Borehamwood centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.5 mi from Borehamwood centre
Borehamwood Tandoori
1.5 mi from Borehamwood centre
Coffee & Co, Borehamwood
1.4 mi from Borehamwood centre
Socialising in Borehamwood
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Borehamwood
0.3 mi from Borehamwood centre
The Railway Tavern
1.7 mi from Borehamwood centre
Vault Bar
1.1 mi from Borehamwood centre
Borehamwood Live Lounge
1.8 mi from Borehamwood centre
The Riverside Inn
1.1 mi from Borehamwood centre
Borehamwood Shopping Centre
1.5 mi from Borehamwood centre
Things to do in Borehamwood
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Borehamwood Sports & Fitness
2.1 mi from Borehamwood centre
Borehamwood Cricket Club
2.2 mi from Borehamwood centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.4 mi from Borehamwood centre
Borehamwood Cinema
0.5 mi from Borehamwood centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.7 mi from Borehamwood centre
Borehamwood Adventure Park
0.4 mi from Borehamwood centre
Commuting from Borehamwood
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 35 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 31 min |
| Reading | Train | 30 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 22 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 19 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 24 min |
Local developments in Borehamwood
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Borehamwood town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near WD6
Approved
Borehamwood retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Borehamwood
Verified contractors covering WD6 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Borehamwood
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Borehamwood
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Borehamwood
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Borehamwood must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hertfordshire.
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