Boreham vs Kelvedon and Feering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boreham wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Kelvedon and Feering
£434,907
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Kelvedon and Feering
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Kelvedon and Feering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Kelvedon and Feering
261.1
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Kelvedon and Feering
70.3
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Kelvedon and Feering
£33,111
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Kelvedon And Feering (£434,907) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Kelvedon And Feering it is a flat at £256,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Kelvedon And Feering (£256,250 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boreham prices grew faster — 23% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Kelvedon And Feering experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.4 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Boreham. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Kelvedon And Feering 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 Kelvedon And Feering, 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.
Kelvedon and Feering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Boreham averages 348.8 Mbps – ahead of Kelvedon And Feering's 261.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 94.4% in Kelvedon And Feering. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 43.8% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Boreham is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (349 vs 261 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boreham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Kelvedon And Feering averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,206 in Kelvedon And Feering. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Boreham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,275.8 in Boreham and £33,111 in Kelvedon And Feering. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.6 in Kelvedon And Feering. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 69.5% in Kelvedon And Feering. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 58.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
| Indicator | Boreham | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 4,771 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £33,111 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 27.8% |
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