Broomfield vs Elsenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broomfield offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Elsenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Elsenham
£480,546
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Elsenham
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Elsenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Elsenham
450.6
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Elsenham
72.4
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Elsenham
£37,261
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Broomfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,519 versus £480,546 in Elsenham. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Elsenham it is a flat at £218,686.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Broomfield (£677,800 vs £563,008).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elsenham prices grew faster — 20% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Elsenham (52.4 per 1,000) compared to Broomfield (69 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Elsenham 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 Elsenham.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elsenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Elsenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Elsenham enjoy 450.6 Mbps on average, while Broomfield lags behind at 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 96.8% in Elsenham. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 88.6% in Elsenham.
Elsenham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (451 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elsenham is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Broomfield's band C (score 72.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,230 in Elsenham. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Elsenham.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broomfield has a population of 3,491 while Elsenham has 3,414. Median household income is £37,260.7 in Elsenham and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44 in Elsenham. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 61.8% in Elsenham.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Elsenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 3,414 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £37,260.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 35.9% |
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