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Broomfield vs Kelvedon and Feering

Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

The 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 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.

Broomfield 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.

MetricBroomfieldKelvedon and Feering
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBroomfieldKelvedon and Feering
Population3,4914,771
Median Age4444.6
Median Household Income£34,617£33,111
Employment Rate61.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied70.3%69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified35.2%27.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broomfield and Kelvedon And Feering?
Broomfield and Kelvedon And Feering are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broomfield or Kelvedon And Feering?
Broomfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £404,519.
Is Broomfield or Kelvedon And Feering safer?
Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate at 53.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broomfield or Kelvedon And Feering?
Broomfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broomfield or Kelvedon And Feering?
Broomfield has faster average broadband at 417.3 Mbps.

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