Brentwood vs Havering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Havering offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Brentwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brentwood
£611,158
Havering
£425,044
Crime Rate
Brentwood
64.0
Havering
68.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brentwood
100.0%
Havering
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Brentwood
371.6
Havering
443.4
EPC Rating
Brentwood
69.5
Havering
68.6
Median Income
Brentwood
£41,192
Havering
£38,905
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Havering is £425,044, which is 44% less than Brentwood at £611,158. The most affordable entry point in Brentwood is a flat at £311,789, while in Havering it is a flat at £252,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 77% pricier in Brentwood (£1,011,300 vs £572,241).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Havering prices grew faster — 27% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 64 offences per 1,000 people, Brentwood is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Havering's 68.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brentwood is violent-crime, while in Havering 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 EnglandBrentwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 98.4% in Havering. Brentwood has 18 schools in total, while Havering has 77.
Brentwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havering School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (59 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brentwood | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 77 |
| Primary | 13 | 59 |
| Secondary | 5 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Havering offers faster average downloads at 443.4 Mbps, compared to 371.6 Mbps in Brentwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brentwood and 98% in Havering. Gigabit availability stands at 69.9% in Brentwood and 86.5% in Havering.
Havering is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (443 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brentwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Havering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Brentwood and £1,120 in Havering. 59.4% of homes in Brentwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.7% in Havering.
Brentwood has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £38,905 in Havering. The median age is 43.6 in Brentwood and 42.2 in Havering. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Brentwood and 59.5% in Havering. Owner-occupancy is 70.7% in Brentwood versus 69.5% in Havering.
| Indicator | Brentwood | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,339 | 259,653 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £41,192 | £38,905 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.5% |
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