Boreham vs Galleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Boreham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Boreham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Galleywood
£486,412
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Galleywood
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Galleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Galleywood
448.1
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Galleywood
70.6
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Galleywood
£33,024
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Galleywood commands an average of £486,412, compared with £385,221 in Boreham – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Galleywood it is a terraced at £343,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Galleywood (£537,500 vs £383,617).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boreham prices grew faster — 23% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBoreham has a crime rate of 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Galleywood at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Galleywood 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 Galleywood. There are 1 schools in Boreham and 2 in Galleywood.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Galleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.1 Mbps in Galleywood and 348.8 Mbps in Boreham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 98% in Galleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 85.4% in Galleywood.
Galleywood is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (448 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boreham, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Galleywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,169 in Galleywood. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Galleywood.
Galleywood has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,275.8 in Boreham and £33,024 in Galleywood. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 43.6 in Galleywood. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 60.8% in Galleywood. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 70% in Galleywood. Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Galleywood has 6,410.
| Indicator | Boreham | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 6,410 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £33,024 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 33.9% |
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