Boreham vs Coggeshall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Boreham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Coggeshall
£437,112
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Coggeshall
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Coggeshall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Coggeshall
417.3
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Coggeshall
69.7
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Coggeshall
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Coggeshall (£437,112) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Coggeshall it is a flat at £156,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Coggeshall (£635,475 vs £480,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCoggeshall has a crime rate of 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30% lower than Boreham at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Coggeshall 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 1 schools in Boreham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coggeshall, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Coggeshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coggeshall averages 417.3 Mbps – ahead of Boreham's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 89.8% in Coggeshall. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 81.8% in Coggeshall.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (417 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boreham, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Coggeshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,252 in Coggeshall. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Coggeshall.
Boreham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,275.8 in Boreham and £32,465.3 in Coggeshall. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.9 in Coggeshall. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 58.2% in Coggeshall. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 67.8% in Coggeshall. Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Coggeshall has 3,767.
| Indicator | Boreham | Coggeshall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £32,465.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 29.2% |
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