Berechurch vs Braintree
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Berechurch is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Braintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Braintree
£374,943
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Braintree
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Braintree
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Braintree
443.2
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Braintree
71.8
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Braintree
£36,071
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £371,691, Berechurch undercuts Braintree (£374,943) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Braintree it is a flat at £166,888.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 5% pricier in Berechurch (£174,465 vs £166,888).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Braintree prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBraintree has a crime rate of 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50% lower than Berechurch at 80.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berechurch is violent-crime, while in Braintree it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Berechurch, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Braintree, which has 13 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Braintree School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berechurch | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Braintree averages 443.2 Mbps – ahead of Berechurch's 422.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 96.3% in Braintree. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 86.8% in Braintree.
Braintree is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (443 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Braintree, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Berechurch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,238 in Braintree. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Braintree.
Braintree has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,071 in Braintree and £31,464 in Berechurch. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 44.4 in Braintree. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 61.2% in Braintree. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Berechurch versus 69.2% in Braintree. Berechurch has a population of 7,702 and Braintree has 43,179.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 43,179 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £36,071 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 31.2% |
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