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Boreham vs Kelvedon and Feering

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBorehamKelvedon and Feering
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBorehamKelvedon and Feering
Population3,5614,771
Median Age4544.6
Median Household Income£34,275.8£33,111
Employment Rate59.9%58.5%
Owner Occupied71.2%69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.4%27.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Boreham and Kelvedon And Feering?
Boreham and Kelvedon And Feering are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boreham or Kelvedon And Feering?
Boreham is cheaper, with an average house price of £385,221.
Is Boreham or Kelvedon And Feering safer?
Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate at 53.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Boreham or Kelvedon And Feering?
Boreham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Boreham or Kelvedon And Feering?
Boreham has faster average broadband at 348.8 Mbps.

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