Town comparison
Brookmans Park vs Lower Nazeing
Which is better to live in? 8.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lower Nazeing wins on house prices with a 160% gap. Lower Nazeing 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
Lower Nazeing
£410,404
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Lower Nazeing
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Lower Nazeing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Lower Nazeing
432.9
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Lower Nazeing
70.2
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Lower Nazeing
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brookmans Park commands an average of £1,065,170, compared with £410,404 in Lower Nazeing – a difference of 160%. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Lower Nazeing it is a flat at £232,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 126% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £232,516).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lower Nazeing prices grew faster — 6% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Lower Nazeing experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.4 per 1,000 versus 78.8 per 1,000 in Brookmans Park. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park is violent-crime, while in Lower Nazeing 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 Lower Nazeing. There are 2 schools in Brookmans Park and 1 in Lower Nazeing.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lower Nazeing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brookmans Park | Lower Nazeing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.9 Mbps in Lower Nazeing and 329.2 Mbps in Brookmans Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 97.6% in Lower Nazeing. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 81.9% in Lower Nazeing.
Lower Nazeing is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (433 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brookmans Park, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Lower Nazeing. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £1,139 in Lower Nazeing. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Lower Nazeing.
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 Lower Nazeing. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 41.9 in Lower Nazeing. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 58.9% in Lower Nazeing. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 63.5% in Lower Nazeing. Brookmans Park has a population of 4,033 and Lower Nazeing has 3,631.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Lower Nazeing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 3,631 |
| 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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