Boreham vs Great Dunmow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Boreham offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Great Dunmow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Great Dunmow
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Great Dunmow
409.4
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Great Dunmow
71.4
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Great Dunmow
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Boreham is £385,221, which is 3% less than Great Dunmow at £397,500. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Great Dunmow it is a terraced at £397,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £353,423).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boreham prices grew faster — 23% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Great Dunmow (68.7 per 1,000) compared to Boreham (69.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Great Dunmow 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 EnglandBoreham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Dunmow. Boreham has 1 schools in total, while Great Dunmow has 3.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Dunmow offers faster average downloads at 409.4 Mbps, compared to 348.8 Mbps in Boreham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 95.4% in Great Dunmow. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 79% in Great Dunmow.
Great Dunmow is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (409 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Great Dunmow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Boreham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,215 in Great Dunmow. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Dunmow.
Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.1 in Great Dunmow. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 61.1% in Great Dunmow. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 69.5% in Great Dunmow.
| Indicator | Boreham | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 9,846 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 32.1% |
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