Elsenham vs Great Dunmow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Dunmow wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Elsenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elsenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Elsenham
£480,546
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Crime Rate
Elsenham
52.4
Great Dunmow
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elsenham
100.0%
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elsenham
450.6
Great Dunmow
409.4
EPC Rating
Elsenham
72.4
Great Dunmow
71.4
Median Income
Elsenham
£37,261
Great Dunmow
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Elsenham commands an average of £480,546, compared with £397,500 in Great Dunmow – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Elsenham is a flat at £218,686, while in Great Dunmow it is a terraced at £397,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £343,146).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Dunmow prices grew faster — 21% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Elsenham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Great Dunmow. The most common crime category in Elsenham 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Elsenham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Dunmow. There are 1 schools in Elsenham and 3 in Great Dunmow.
Elsenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elsenham | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.6 Mbps in Elsenham and 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Elsenham and 95.4% in Great Dunmow. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Elsenham and 79% in Great Dunmow.
Elsenham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (451 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Elsenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Great Dunmow averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Elsenham and £1,215 in Great Dunmow. 68% of homes in Elsenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Dunmow.
Elsenham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,260.7 in Elsenham and £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow. The median age is 44 in Elsenham and 44.1 in Great Dunmow. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Elsenham versus 69.5% in Great Dunmow. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Elsenham and 61.1% in Great Dunmow.
| Indicator | Elsenham | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,414 | 9,846 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,260.7 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.9% | 32.1% |
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