Doddinghurst vs Great Dunmow

Property in Doddinghurst commands an average of £582,379, compared with £397,500 in Great Dunmow – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Doddinghurst is a flat at £225,000, while in Great Dunmow it is a terraced at £397,500.

Residents of Doddinghurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.4 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Great Dunmow. The most common crime category in Doddinghurst is violent-crime, while in Great Dunmow it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Doddinghurst, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Dunmow. There are 2 schools in Doddinghurst and 3 in Great Dunmow.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow and 398.0 Mbps in Doddinghurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Doddinghurst and 95.4% in Great Dunmow. Gigabit availability stands at 76.1% in Doddinghurst and 79% in Great Dunmow.

→Great Dunmow is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (409 vs 398 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Great Dunmow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Doddinghurst averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Doddinghurst and £1,215 in Great Dunmow. 62.6% of homes in Doddinghurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Dunmow.

→Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,798 in Doddinghurst and £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow. The median age is 44.5 in Doddinghurst and 44.1 in Great Dunmow. Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Doddinghurst versus 69.5% in Great Dunmow. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Doddinghurst and 61.1% in Great Dunmow.

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