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Boreham vs Danbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBorehamDanbury
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBorehamDanbury
Population3,5616,196
Median Age4545
Median Household Income£34,275.8£34,275.8
Employment Rate59.9%59.9%
Owner Occupied71.2%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.4%30.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Boreham and Danbury?
Boreham and Danbury are approximately 3.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boreham or Danbury?
Boreham is cheaper, with an average house price of £385,221.
Is Boreham or Danbury safer?
Danbury has the lower crime rate at 69.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Boreham or Danbury?
Boreham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Boreham or Danbury?
Boreham has faster average broadband at 348.8 Mbps.

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