Boreham vs Great Notley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boreham wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Great Notley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Great Notley
£436,162
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Great Notley
53.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Great Notley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Great Notley
430.4
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Great Notley
71.4
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Great Notley
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Great Notley (£436,162) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Great Notley it is a flat at £189,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Great Notley (£189,375 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Notley prices grew faster — 25% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Great Notley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.5 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Boreham. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Great Notley 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 Great Notley, 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.
Great Notley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Notley averages 430.4 Mbps – ahead of Boreham's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 92.3% in Great Notley. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 84.5% in Great Notley.
Great Notley is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (430 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Notley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Boreham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,215 in Great Notley. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Notley.
Great Notley 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 Notley and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.1 in Great Notley. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 61.1% in Great Notley. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 69.5% in Great Notley. Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Great Notley has 7,659.
| Indicator | Boreham | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 7,659 |
| 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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