Braintree vs Galleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Braintree is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Braintree has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Galleywood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Braintree
£374,943
Galleywood
£486,412
Crime Rate
Braintree
53.6
Galleywood
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Braintree
83.3%
Galleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Braintree
443.2
Galleywood
448.1
EPC Rating
Braintree
71.8
Galleywood
70.6
Median Income
Braintree
£36,071
Galleywood
£33,024
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Galleywood commands an average of £486,412, compared with £374,943 in Braintree – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Braintree is a flat at £166,888, while in Galleywood it is a terraced at £343,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Galleywood (£537,500 vs £339,261).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Braintree prices grew faster — 33% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBraintree has a crime rate of 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Galleywood at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Braintree is violent-crime, while in Galleywood 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 Galleywood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Braintree. There are 13 schools in Braintree and 2 in Galleywood.
Braintree School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Galleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Braintree | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.1 Mbps in Galleywood and 443.2 Mbps in Braintree. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Braintree and 98% in Galleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Braintree and 85.4% in Galleywood.
Galleywood is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (448 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Braintree, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Galleywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,238 in Braintree and £1,169 in Galleywood. 66.4% of homes in Braintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Galleywood.
Braintree has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,071 in Braintree and £33,024 in Galleywood. The median age is 44.4 in Braintree and 43.6 in Galleywood. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Braintree and 60.8% in Galleywood. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Braintree versus 70% in Galleywood. Braintree has a population of 43,179 and Galleywood has 6,410.
| Indicator | Braintree | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,179 | 6,410 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £36,071 | £33,024 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 33.9% |
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