Braintree vs Great Notley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Braintree wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Great Notley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Notley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Braintree
£374,943
Great Notley
£436,162
Crime Rate
Braintree
53.6
Great Notley
53.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Braintree
83.3%
Great Notley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Braintree
443.2
Great Notley
430.4
EPC Rating
Braintree
71.8
Great Notley
71.4
Median Income
Braintree
£36,071
Great Notley
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Great Notley commands an average of £436,162, compared with £374,943 in Braintree – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Braintree is a flat at £166,888, while in Great Notley it is a flat at £189,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Great Notley (£332,947 vs £291,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Braintree prices grew faster — 33% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Great Notley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.5 per 1,000 versus 53.6 per 1,000 in Braintree. The most common crime category in Braintree is violent-crime, while in Great Notley 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 Great Notley, 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 Great Notley.
Braintree School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Notley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Braintree | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.2 Mbps in Braintree and 430.4 Mbps in Great Notley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Braintree and 92.3% in Great Notley. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Braintree and 84.5% in Great Notley.
Braintree is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (443 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Braintree leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Great Notley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,238 in Braintree and £1,215 in Great Notley. 66.4% of homes in Braintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Notley.
Braintree has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,071 in Braintree and £35,055.3 in Great Notley. The median age is 44.4 in Braintree and 44.1 in Great Notley. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Braintree versus 69.5% in Great Notley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Braintree and 61.1% in Great Notley.
| Indicator | Braintree | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,179 | 7,659 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,071 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 32.1% |
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