Brentwood vs Danbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Danbury wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Brentwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brentwood
£611,158
Danbury
£602,125
Crime Rate
Brentwood
64.0
Danbury
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brentwood
100.0%
Danbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brentwood
371.6
Danbury
348.8
EPC Rating
Brentwood
69.5
Danbury
71.3
Median Income
Brentwood
£41,192
Danbury
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £602,125, Danbury undercuts Brentwood (£611,158) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brentwood is a flat at £311,789, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Brentwood (£1,011,300 vs £727,863).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brentwood prices grew faster — 24% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Brentwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64 per 1,000 versus 69.1 per 1,000 in Danbury. The most common crime category in Brentwood is violent-crime, while in Danbury 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 18 schools in Brentwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Danbury, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brentwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Danbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brentwood | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brentwood averages 371.6 Mbps – ahead of Danbury's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brentwood and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 69.9% in Brentwood and 63.5% in Danbury.
Brentwood is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (372 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Danbury, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Brentwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Brentwood and £1,219 in Danbury. 59.4% of homes in Brentwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.
Danbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £34,275.8 in Danbury. The median age is 43.6 in Brentwood and 45 in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Brentwood and 59.9% in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 70.7% in Brentwood versus 71.2% in Danbury. Brentwood has a population of 55,339 and Danbury has 6,196.
| Indicator | Brentwood | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,339 | 6,196 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £41,192 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.4% |
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