Brentwood vs Doddinghurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Doddinghurst is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Brentwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brentwood
£611,158
Doddinghurst
£582,379
Crime Rate
Brentwood
64.0
Doddinghurst
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brentwood
100.0%
Doddinghurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brentwood
371.6
Doddinghurst
398
EPC Rating
Brentwood
69.5
Doddinghurst
70.1
Median Income
Brentwood
£41,192
Doddinghurst
£39,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £582,379, Doddinghurst undercuts Brentwood (£611,158) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brentwood is a flat at £311,789, while in Doddinghurst it is a flat at £225,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Brentwood (£1,011,300 vs £658,591).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brentwood prices grew faster — 24% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrentwood has a crime rate of 64 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Doddinghurst at 64.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brentwood is violent-crime, while in Doddinghurst 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 Doddinghurst, 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.
Doddinghurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brentwood | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Doddinghurst averages 398.0 Mbps – ahead of Brentwood's 371.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brentwood and 97.1% in Doddinghurst. Gigabit availability stands at 69.9% in Brentwood and 76.1% in Doddinghurst.
Doddinghurst is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (398 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Doddinghurst, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Brentwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Brentwood and £1,234 in Doddinghurst. 59.4% of homes in Brentwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Doddinghurst.
Doddinghurst has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £39,798 in Doddinghurst. The median age is 43.6 in Brentwood and 44.5 in Doddinghurst. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Brentwood and 60.1% in Doddinghurst. Owner-occupancy is 70.7% in Brentwood versus 70.8% in Doddinghurst. Brentwood has a population of 55,339 and Doddinghurst has 4,067.
| Indicator | Brentwood | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,339 | 4,067 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £41,192 | £39,798 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.9% |
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