Broomfield vs Earls Colne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Earls Colne offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Earls Colne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Earls Colne
£399,189
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Earls Colne
53.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Earls Colne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Earls Colne
417.3
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Earls Colne
69.7
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Earls Colne
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Earls Colne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £399,189 versus £404,519 in Broomfield. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Earls Colne it is a flat at £175,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Broomfield (£232,362 vs £175,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Earls Colne (53.9 per 1,000) compared to Broomfield (69 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broomfield enjoy 417.3 Mbps on average, while Earls Colne lags behind at 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 89.8% in Earls Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 81.8% in Earls Colne.
Broomfield is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (417 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broomfield is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Earls Colne's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,252 in Earls Colne. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Earls Colne.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broomfield has a population of 3,491 while Earls Colne has 3,360. Median household income is £34,617 in Broomfield and £32,465.3 in Earls Colne. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.9 in Earls Colne. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 58.2% in Earls Colne.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 3,360 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £32,465.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 29.2% |
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