Brookmans Park vs Goff's Oak
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Goff's Oak is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 141% lower. Goff's Oak 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
Goff's Oak
£441,723
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Goff's Oak
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Goff's Oak
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Goff's Oak
446.1
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Goff's Oak
70.4
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Goff's Oak
£34,734
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brookmans Park commands an average of £1,065,170, compared with £441,723 in Goff's Oak – a difference of 141%. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Goff's Oak 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, Goff's Oak prices grew faster — 24% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandGoff's Oak has a crime rate of 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Brookmans Park at 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park is violent-crime, while in Goff's Oak 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Brookmans Park, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Goff's Oak. There are 2 schools in Brookmans Park and 2 in Goff's Oak.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goff's Oak School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brookmans Park | Goff's Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.1 Mbps in Goff's Oak and 329.2 Mbps in Brookmans Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 94.3% in Goff's Oak. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 86.8% in Goff's Oak.
Goff's Oak is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (446 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brookmans Park, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Goff's Oak. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £1,064 in Goff's Oak. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Goff's Oak.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £34,733.5 in Goff's Oak. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 40.8 in Goff's Oak. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 58.3% in Goff's Oak. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 60.5% in Goff's Oak. Brookmans Park has a population of 4,033 and Goff's Oak has 3,976.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Goff's Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 3,976 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,852 | £34,733.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.4% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 31.8% |
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