Borehamwood Cowley Hill
Ward in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, WD6, England
| Coordinates: | 51.667, -0.276 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 19 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Borehamwood Cowley Hill sits in the northern part of the town of Borehamwood, within the borough of Hertsmere in Hertfordshire, England. It is largely residential, with a mix of post‑war and more recent housing, edged by greenbelt countryside and enjoying good commuter links into central London via the nearby Elstree & Borehamwood station.
Although primarily a local neighbourhood, the area feels the influence of the nearby media cluster at Elstree and Elstree Studios, which helps shape employment and local identity; day‑to‑day life centres on small shops, schools and community facilities, serving a diverse population of families and commuters. Historical growth from rural land to suburbia during the 20th century and ongoing local initiatives to improve community services give it a quietly active civic character.
Postcode districts covering Borehamwood Cowley Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 7.2 miles
- Islington 11 miles
- City of Westminster 11.7 miles
- Bexley 22.9 miles
- Luton 17.2 miles
- Sutton 21.8 miles
- Croydon 22.8 miles
- Slough 17.6 miles
- Harrow 5.7 miles
- High Wycombe 20.5 miles
- Watford 5.7 miles
- Harlow 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow Ward 0.5 miles
- Borehamwood Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Elstree and Borehamwood Parish 0.8 miles
- Borehamwood Kenilworth Ward 1 mile
- Borehamwood Hillside Ward 1.2 miles
- Aldenham East Ward 1.8 miles
- Shenley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Elstree Built-up area 2 miles
- Letchmore Heath Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Radlett Built-up area 2.2 miles
- South Mimms Built-up area 2.5 miles
- High Barnet Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
WD6 5LE, WD6 5BS, WD6 5BB, WD6 5LW, WD6 5DP, WD6 5BJ, WD6 5EW, WD6 4BH, WD6 5JZ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 14.9 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 15.6 miles
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station 1 mile
- Radlett Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Borehamwood Cowley Hill Ad
- Nap Inn Savoro 4 3.3 miles
- Ibis London Elstree Borehamwood 3 0.7 miles
- The Hadley Hotel 4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 3 3.4 miles
- Elstree Inn 3 0.7 miles
- The Manor Elstree 4 2 miles
- Sopwell House 5 5.2 miles
- The Pillar Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford 4 5.2 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton London Elstree 4 1.4 miles
Schools in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
- Cowley Hill School Primary
- Parkside Community Primary School Primary
- St Teresa Catholic Primary School Primary
- Woodlands Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 3.8 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 4 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 4.9 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 5 miles
- Vicarage Road Stadium 5.5 miles
- Middlesex University University 6 miles
- University of Hertfordshire (Hatfield Campus) University 6.1 miles
- Oaklands College College 6.1 miles
- University of Hertfordshire University 6.1 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 6.6 miles
- Hatfield House Estate 7.1 miles