Boreham vs Ingatestone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Boreham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Ingatestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Ingatestone
£740,946
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Ingatestone
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Ingatestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Ingatestone
263.3
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Ingatestone
70.6
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Ingatestone
£36,610
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Ingatestone (£740,946) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Ingatestone it is a flat at £337,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Ingatestone (£337,916 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boreham prices grew faster — 23% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandIngatestone has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Boreham at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingatestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Boreham averages 348.8 Mbps – ahead of Ingatestone's 263.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 90.1% in Ingatestone. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 45% in Ingatestone.
Boreham is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (349 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boreham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Ingatestone averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,168 in Ingatestone. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ingatestone.
Ingatestone has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,610 in Ingatestone and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 43.5 in Ingatestone. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 68.7% in Ingatestone. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 60.2% in Ingatestone.
| Indicator | Boreham | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £36,610 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 31.6% |
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