Broomfield vs Great Notley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broomfield offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Great Notley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Great Notley
£436,162
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Great Notley
53.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Great Notley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Great Notley
430.4
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Great Notley
71.4
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Great Notley
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Broomfield is £404,519, which is 7% less than Great Notley at £436,162. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Great Notley it is a flat at £189,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Broomfield (£677,800 vs £529,515).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Notley prices grew faster — 25% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 53.5 offences per 1,000 people, Great Notley is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Broomfield's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Great Notley 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 EnglandBroomfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Great Notley. Broomfield has 2 schools in total, while Great Notley has 2.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Notley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Notley offers faster average downloads at 430.4 Mbps, compared to 417.3 Mbps in Broomfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 92.3% in Great Notley. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 84.5% in Great Notley.
Great Notley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (430 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broomfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Great Notley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,215 in Great Notley. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Notley.
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 Notley and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.1 in Great Notley. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 61.1% in Great Notley. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Broomfield versus 69.5% in Great Notley.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 7,659 |
| 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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