Boreham vs Danbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boreham wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Danbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Danbury
£602,125
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Danbury
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Danbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Danbury
348.8
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Danbury
71.3
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Danbury
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Danbury (£602,125) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Danbury (£340,000 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boreham prices grew faster — 23% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Danbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.1 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Boreham. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Danbury 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 Danbury, 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.
Danbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Boreham averages 348.8 Mbps – ahead of Danbury's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 63.5% in Danbury.
Boreham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boreham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Danbury averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,219 in Danbury. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.
Boreham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,275.8 in Boreham and £34,275.8 in Danbury. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 45 in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 71.2% in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 59.9% in Danbury.
| Indicator | Boreham | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 6,196 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 30.4% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Boreham and Danbury?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boreham or Danbury?
Is Boreham or Danbury safer?
Which has better schools, Boreham or Danbury?
Which has faster broadband, Boreham or Danbury?
Keep exploring