Broomfield vs Great Dunmow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Great Dunmow is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Great Dunmow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Great Dunmow
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Great Dunmow
409.4
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Great Dunmow
71.4
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Great Dunmow
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £397,500, Great Dunmow undercuts Broomfield (£404,519) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Great Dunmow it is a terraced at £397,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £332,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Dunmow prices grew faster — 21% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandGreat Dunmow has a crime rate of 68.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Broomfield at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Great Dunmow 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Broomfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Great Dunmow, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Broomfield averages 417.3 Mbps – ahead of Great Dunmow's 409.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 95.4% in Great Dunmow. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 79% in Great Dunmow.
Broomfield is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (417 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broomfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Great Dunmow averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,215 in Great Dunmow. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Dunmow.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.1 in Great Dunmow. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Broomfield versus 69.5% in Great Dunmow. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 61.1% in Great Dunmow.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 9,846 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 32.1% |
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