Bricket Wood vs Cheshunt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cheshunt offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Bricket Wood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bricket Wood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bricket Wood
£605,503
Cheshunt
£441,723
Crime Rate
Bricket Wood
64.0
Cheshunt
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bricket Wood
100.0%
Cheshunt
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bricket Wood
448.5
Cheshunt
450.8
EPC Rating
Bricket Wood
70.1
Cheshunt
70.2
Median Income
Bricket Wood
£39,437
Cheshunt
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Cheshunt is £441,723, which is 37% less than Bricket Wood at £605,503. The most affordable entry point in Bricket Wood is a flat at £287,500, while in Cheshunt it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Bricket Wood (£638,273 vs £493,392).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 64 offences per 1,000 people, Bricket Wood is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Cheshunt's 70.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bricket Wood is violent-crime, while in Cheshunt 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 EnglandBricket Wood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Cheshunt. Bricket Wood has 1 schools in total, while Cheshunt has 17.
Bricket Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bricket Wood | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheshunt offers faster average downloads at 450.8 Mbps, compared to 448.5 Mbps in Bricket Wood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bricket Wood and 98.6% in Cheshunt. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bricket Wood and 85.1% in Cheshunt.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheshunt are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Bricket Wood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,280 in Bricket Wood and £1,139 in Cheshunt. 63.8% of homes in Bricket Wood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Cheshunt.
Bricket Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Bricket Wood and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 42.6 in Bricket Wood and 41.9 in Cheshunt. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bricket Wood and 58.9% in Cheshunt. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Bricket Wood versus 63.5% in Cheshunt.
| Indicator | Bricket Wood | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,624 | 43,694 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £39,436.5 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.3% | 32% |
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