Town comparison
Brookmans Park vs Cheshunt
Which is better to live in? 6.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cheshunt is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 141% lower. Cheshunt has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brookmans Park edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Cheshunt
£441,723
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Cheshunt
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Cheshunt
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Cheshunt
450.8
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Cheshunt
70.2
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Cheshunt
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £441,723, Cheshunt undercuts Brookmans Park (£1,065,170) by around 141% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Cheshunt it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 125% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £233,653).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCheshunt has a crime rate of 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Brookmans Park at 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Brookmans Park, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cheshunt, which has 17 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Brookmans Park | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cheshunt averages 450.8 Mbps – ahead of Brookmans Park's 329.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 98.6% in Cheshunt. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 85.1% in Cheshunt.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (451 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brookmans Park leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Cheshunt averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £1,139 in Cheshunt. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Cheshunt.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 41.9 in Cheshunt. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 63.5% in Cheshunt. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 58.9% in Cheshunt.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 43,694 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,852 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.4% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 32% |
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