Brentwood vs Joyden's Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Joyden's Wood wins on house prices with a 49% gap. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brentwood
£611,158
Joyden's Wood
£409,875
Crime Rate
Brentwood
64.0
Joyden's Wood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brentwood
100.0%
Joyden's Wood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brentwood
371.6
Joyden's Wood
444.4
EPC Rating
Brentwood
69.5
Joyden's Wood
71.4
Median Income
Brentwood
£41,192
Joyden's Wood
£36,754
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brentwood commands an average of £611,158, compared with £409,875 in Joyden's Wood – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Brentwood is a flat at £311,789, while in Joyden's Wood it is a flat at £245,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Brentwood (£1,011,300 vs £613,555).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brentwood prices grew faster — 24% vs -21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Brentwood and Joyden's Wood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Brentwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Joyden's Wood. There are 18 schools in Brentwood and 2 in Joyden's Wood.
Brentwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Joyden's Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brentwood | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.4 Mbps in Joyden's Wood and 371.6 Mbps in Brentwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Brentwood and 98.6% in Joyden's Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 69.9% in Brentwood and 87% in Joyden's Wood.
Joyden's Wood is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (444 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Joyden's Wood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Brentwood averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Brentwood and £994 in Joyden's Wood. 59.4% of homes in Brentwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Joyden's Wood.
Joyden's Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £36,753.5 in Joyden's Wood. The median age is 43.6 in Brentwood and 40.4 in Joyden's Wood. Owner-occupancy is 70.7% in Brentwood versus 67.1% in Joyden's Wood. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Brentwood and 62.6% in Joyden's Wood.
| Indicator | Brentwood | Joyden's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,339 | 4,912 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £41,192 | £36,753.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32% |
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