Broomfield — a castle on a hill by Leeds Castle

Area guide · Chelmsford

Living in Broomfield

A snapshot of life in Broomfield, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Broomfield is a village in Chelmsford, East of England with a population of 3,491. The average house price is £404,519 and the overall crime rate is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Broomfield ranks

Population

3,491

Avg House Price

£404,519

Crime Rate

69.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

417 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,617

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Broomfield's detached homes (£677,800) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£232,362).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Broomfield prices have risen 2% over the last 9 years (£397,307 → £404,519).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£677,800	£636,500	10
Semi-Detached	£380,639	£367,750	18
Terraced	£332,681	£315,000	9
Flat	£232,362	£234,725	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Broomfield is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Broomfield: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Broomfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Chelmer Valley High School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Broomfield averages 417 Mbps — 317% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Broomfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	68.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,205

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,491
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£34,617
Employment Rate	61.5%
Owner Occupied	70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Broomfield?

The average house price in Broomfield is £404,519 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Broomfield?

The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat, with an average price of £232,362.

Is Broomfield a safe place to live?

Broomfield has a recorded crime rate of 69.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Broomfield?

Broomfield has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Broomfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Broomfield are around 417 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.2% of premises.

How big is Broomfield?

Broomfield is a settlement in Chelmsford with a population of approximately 3,491.

Most compared with

How does Broomfield stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Broomfield

House price: £437,500 · £404,519
Crime rate: 43.6 · 69
Distance: 14.9 mi

Basildon

Broomfield

House price: £352,811 · £404,519
Crime rate: 85.3 · 69
Distance: 13.6 mi

Billericay

Broomfield

House price: £588,207 · £404,519
Crime rate: 85.3 · 69
Distance: 10.1 mi

Bishop's Stortford

Broomfield

House price: £510,579 · £404,519
Crime rate: 51.7 · 69
Distance: 14.9 mi

Boreham

Broomfield

House price: £385,221 · £404,519
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69
Distance: 3.2 mi

Braintree

Broomfield

House price: £374,943 · £404,519
Crime rate: 53.6 · 69
Distance: 8.4 mi

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