Broomfield vs Stansted Mountfitchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Broomfield is about 23% cheaper on average. Stansted Mountfitchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broomfield
£404,519
Stansted Mountfitchet
£523,378
Crime Rate
Broomfield
69.0
Stansted Mountfitchet
51.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broomfield
100.0%
Stansted Mountfitchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broomfield
417.3
Stansted Mountfitchet
292.9
EPC Rating
Broomfield
72.2
Stansted Mountfitchet
73.8
Median Income
Broomfield
£34,617
Stansted Mountfitchet
£36,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Broomfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,519 versus £523,378 in Stansted Mountfitchet. The most affordable entry point in Broomfield is a flat at £232,362, while in Stansted Mountfitchet it is a flat at £255,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Stansted Mountfitchet (£504,486 vs £380,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stansted Mountfitchet prices grew faster — 36% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Stansted Mountfitchet (51.9 per 1,000) compared to Broomfield (69 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Broomfield is violent-crime, while in Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stansted Mountfitchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broomfield | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Stansted Mountfitchet lags behind at 292.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Broomfield and 81.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Broomfield and 46.7% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Broomfield is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (417 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Stansted Mountfitchet is band C (score 73.8), ahead of Broomfield's band C (score 72.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Broomfield and £1,241 in Stansted Mountfitchet. 68.2% of homes in Broomfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Stansted Mountfitchet has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broomfield has a population of 3,491 while Stansted Mountfitchet has 8,629. Median household income is £36,210 in Stansted Mountfitchet and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 44 in Broomfield and 44.5 in Stansted Mountfitchet. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Broomfield and 62.2% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
| Indicator | Broomfield | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,491 | 8,629 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £36,210 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 36.6% |
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