Boreham vs Writtle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boreham wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Writtle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Writtle
£534,932
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Writtle
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Writtle
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Writtle
417.3
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Writtle
72.2
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Writtle
£34,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Writtle commands an average of £534,932, compared with £385,221 in Boreham – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Writtle it is a flat at £333,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Writtle (£333,062 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Writtle prices grew faster — 31% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Writtle experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.3 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Boreham. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Writtle 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Boreham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Writtle. There are 1 schools in Boreham and 3 in Writtle.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Writtle School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Writtle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Writtle and 348.8 Mbps in Boreham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 96.2% in Writtle. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 79.8% in Writtle.
Writtle is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (417 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Writtle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Boreham averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,205 in Writtle. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Writtle.
Writtle has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,617 in Writtle and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44 in Writtle. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 70.3% in Writtle. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 61.5% in Writtle.
| Indicator | Boreham | Writtle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 4,703 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £34,617 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 35.2% |
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