Broomfield vs Galleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broomfield offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Broomfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Galleywood
£486,412
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Galleywood
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Galleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Galleywood
448.1
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Galleywood
70.6
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Galleywood
£33,024
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Broomfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,519 versus £486,412 in Galleywood. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Galleywood it is a terraced at £343,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Galleywood (£537,500 vs £380,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Galleywood prices grew faster — 10% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 69 offences per 1,000 people, Broomfield is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Galleywood's 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Galleywood 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 Galleywood.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Galleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Galleywood enjoy 448.1 Mbps on average, while Broomfield lags behind at 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 98% in Galleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 85.4% in Galleywood.
Galleywood is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (448 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broomfield is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Galleywood's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,169 in Galleywood. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Galleywood.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broomfield has a population of 3,491 while Galleywood has 6,410. Median household income is £34,617 in Broomfield and £33,024 in Galleywood. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 43.6 in Galleywood. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 60.8% in Galleywood.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 6,410 |
| Median Age | 44 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £33,024 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33.9% |
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