Boreham vs Rochford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boreham wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Rochford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Rochford
£397,168
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Rochford
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Rochford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Rochford
433
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Rochford
69.3
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Rochford
£37,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Rochford (£397,168) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Rochford it is a flat at £165,846.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Rochford (£552,438 vs £480,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rochford prices grew faster — 40% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Rochford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.5 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Boreham. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Rochford 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 Rochford, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rochford School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rochford averages 433.0 Mbps – ahead of Boreham's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 96% in Rochford. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 84.3% in Rochford.
Rochford is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (433 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boreham, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Rochford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,188 in Rochford. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Rochford.
Boreham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,256 in Rochford and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 46.6 in Rochford. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 57.5% in Rochford. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 80.6% in Rochford. Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Rochford has 12,617.
| Indicator | Boreham | Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 12,617 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £37,256 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 80.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 22.8% |
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