Boreham vs Earls Colne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boreham wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Earls Colne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Earls Colne
£399,189
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Earls Colne
53.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Earls Colne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Earls Colne
417.3
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Earls Colne
69.7
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Earls Colne
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Earls Colne commands an average of £399,189, compared with £385,221 in Boreham – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Earls Colne it is a flat at £175,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Boreham (£353,423 vs £273,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Earls Colne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.9 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Boreham. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Earls Colne 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Boreham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Earls Colne. There are 1 schools in Boreham and 1 in Earls Colne.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Earls Colne and 348.8 Mbps in Boreham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 89.8% in Earls Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 81.8% in Earls Colne.
Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,252 in Earls Colne. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Earls Colne.
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 Earls Colne. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.9 in Earls Colne. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 58.2% in Earls Colne. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 67.8% in Earls Colne. Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Earls Colne has 3,360.
| Indicator | Boreham | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 3,360 |
| 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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