Boreham vs Halstead (Braintree)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Boreham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Halstead (braintree) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Halstead (Braintree)
£395,095
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Halstead (Braintree)
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Halstead (Braintree)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Halstead (Braintree)
393.4
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Halstead (Braintree)
69.9
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Halstead (Braintree)
£35,932
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Halstead (braintree) (£395,095) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Halstead (braintree) it is a flat at £166,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Boreham (£353,423 vs £270,265).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halstead (braintree) prices grew faster — 31% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHalstead (braintree) has a crime rate of 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Boreham at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Halstead (braintree) 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 Halstead (braintree), which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halstead (Braintree) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Halstead (braintree) averages 393.4 Mbps – ahead of Boreham's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 95.6% in Halstead (braintree). Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 75.1% in Halstead (braintree).
Halstead (braintree) is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (393 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boreham, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Halstead (braintree). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,235 in Halstead (braintree). 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Halstead (braintree).
Boreham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,932 in Halstead (braintree) and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.2 in Halstead (braintree). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 60.3% in Halstead (braintree). Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 67.8% in Halstead (braintree). Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Halstead (braintree) has 13,902.
| Indicator | Boreham | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 13,902 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £35,932 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 25.8% |
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