Braintree vs Kelvedon and Feering

Property in Kelvedon And Feering commands an average of £434,907, 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 Kelvedon And Feering it is a flat at £256,250.

Residents of Kelvedon And Feering experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.4 per 1,000 versus 53.6 per 1,000 in Braintree. The most common crime category in Braintree 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.

Families may prefer Kelvedon And Feering, 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 Kelvedon And Feering.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 443.2 Mbps in Braintree and 261.1 Mbps in Kelvedon And Feering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Braintree and 94.4% in Kelvedon And Feering. Gigabit availability stands at 86.8% in Braintree and 43.8% in Kelvedon And Feering.

→Braintree is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (443 vs 261 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Braintree leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Kelvedon And Feering averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,238 in Braintree and £1,206 in Kelvedon And Feering. 66.4% of homes in Braintree have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.

→Braintree has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,071 in Braintree and £33,111 in Kelvedon And Feering. The median age is 44.4 in Braintree and 44.6 in Kelvedon And Feering. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Braintree versus 69.5% in Kelvedon And Feering. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Braintree and 58.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.

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