Town comparison
Broomfield vs Kelvedon and Feering
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Broomfield is about 7% cheaper on average. Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Kelvedon and Feering
£434,907
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Kelvedon and Feering
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Kelvedon and Feering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Kelvedon and Feering
261.1
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Kelvedon and Feering
70.3
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Kelvedon and Feering
£33,111
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Broomfield is £404,519, which is 7% less than Kelvedon And Feering at £434,907. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Kelvedon And Feering it is a flat at £256,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Broomfield (£677,800 vs £553,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kelvedon And Feering prices grew faster — 7% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Kelvedon And Feering (53.4 per 1,000) compared to Broomfield (69 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Kelvedon And Feering 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 Kelvedon And Feering. Broomfield has 2 schools in total, while Kelvedon And Feering has 2.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kelvedon and Feering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broomfield offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 261.1 Mbps in Kelvedon And Feering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 94.4% in Kelvedon And Feering. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 43.8% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Broomfield is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (417 vs 261 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broomfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Kelvedon And Feering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,206 in Kelvedon And Feering. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,617 in Broomfield and £33,111 in Kelvedon And Feering. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.6 in Kelvedon And Feering. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 58.5% in Kelvedon And Feering. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Broomfield versus 69.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 4,771 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £33,111 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 27.8% |
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