Broomfield vs Halstead (Braintree)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Halstead (braintree) is about 2% cheaper on average. Halstead (braintree) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Halstead (Braintree)
£395,095
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Halstead (Braintree)
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Halstead (Braintree)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Halstead (Braintree)
393.4
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Halstead (Braintree)
69.9
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Halstead (Braintree)
£35,932
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Halstead (braintree) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £395,095 versus £404,519 in Broomfield. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Halstead (braintree) it is a flat at £166,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Broomfield (£232,362 vs £166,726).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halstead (braintree) prices grew faster — 31% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 53.6 offences per 1,000 people, Halstead (braintree) 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 Halstead (braintree) 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 Halstead (braintree).
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halstead (Braintree) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broomfield enjoy 417.3 Mbps on average, while Halstead (braintree) lags behind at 393.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 95.6% in Halstead (braintree). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 75.1% in Halstead (braintree).
Broomfield is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (417 vs 393 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broomfield is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Halstead (braintree)'s band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,235 in Halstead (braintree). 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Halstead (braintree).
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broomfield has a population of 3,491 while Halstead (braintree) has 13,902. Median household income is £35,932 in Halstead (braintree) and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.2 in Halstead (braintree). Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 60.3% in Halstead (braintree).
| Indicator | Broomfield | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 13,902 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £35,932 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 25.8% |
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