Broomfield vs Doddinghurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broomfield is about 31% cheaper on average. Doddinghurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Doddinghurst
£582,379
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Doddinghurst
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Doddinghurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Doddinghurst
398
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Doddinghurst
70.1
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Doddinghurst
£39,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Broomfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,519 versus £582,379 in Doddinghurst. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Doddinghurst it is a flat at £225,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Doddinghurst (£527,967 vs £380,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Doddinghurst prices grew faster — 24% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 64.4 offences per 1,000 people, Doddinghurst is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Broomfield's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Doddinghurst 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Broomfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Doddinghurst.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doddinghurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broomfield enjoy 417.3 Mbps on average, while Doddinghurst lags behind at 398.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 97.1% in Doddinghurst. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 76.1% in Doddinghurst.
Broomfield is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (417 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broomfield is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Doddinghurst's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,234 in Doddinghurst. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Doddinghurst.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broomfield has a population of 3,491 while Doddinghurst has 4,067. Median household income is £39,798 in Doddinghurst and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.5 in Doddinghurst. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 60.1% in Doddinghurst.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 4,067 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £39,798 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33.9% |
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