Brentwood vs Epping
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Epping wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Epping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brentwood
£611,158
Epping
£599,448
Crime Rate
Brentwood
64.0
Epping
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brentwood
100.0%
Epping
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brentwood
371.6
Epping
410.5
EPC Rating
Brentwood
69.5
Epping
69.8
Median Income
Brentwood
£41,192
Epping
£36,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £599,448, Epping 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 Epping it is a flat at £358,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Epping (£522,078 vs £442,374).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brentwood prices grew faster — 24% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Epping experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.3 per 1,000 versus 64 per 1,000 in Brentwood. The most common crime category in Brentwood is violent-crime, while in Epping 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 Epping, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brentwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Epping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brentwood | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 3 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Epping averages 410.5 Mbps – ahead of Brentwood's 371.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brentwood and 91.5% in Epping. Gigabit availability stands at 69.9% in Brentwood and 79.9% in Epping.
Epping is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (411 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Epping leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Brentwood averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Brentwood and £1,287 in Epping. 59.4% of homes in Brentwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Epping.
Epping has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £36,117 in Epping. The median age is 43.6 in Brentwood and 44.1 in Epping. Owner-occupancy is 70.7% in Brentwood versus 69.6% in Epping. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Brentwood and 59.9% in Epping.
| Indicator | Brentwood | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,339 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £41,192 | £36,117 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.4% |
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