Elsenham vs Great Notley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Great Notley is about 10% cheaper on average. Elsenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elsenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Elsenham
£480,546
Great Notley
£436,162
Crime Rate
Elsenham
52.4
Great Notley
53.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elsenham
100.0%
Great Notley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elsenham
450.6
Great Notley
430.4
EPC Rating
Elsenham
72.4
Great Notley
71.4
Median Income
Elsenham
£37,261
Great Notley
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Great Notley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £436,162 versus £480,546 in Elsenham. The most affordable entry point in Elsenham is a flat at £218,686, while in Great Notley it is a flat at £189,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Elsenham (£424,736 vs £364,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Notley prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Elsenham (52.4 per 1,000) compared to Great Notley (53.5 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Elsenham is violent-crime, while in Great Notley 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 Elsenham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Great Notley.
Elsenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Notley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elsenham | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Elsenham enjoy 450.6 Mbps on average, while Great Notley lags behind at 430.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Elsenham and 92.3% in Great Notley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Elsenham and 84.5% in Great Notley.
Elsenham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (451 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elsenham is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Great Notley's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Elsenham and £1,215 in Great Notley. 68% of homes in Elsenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Notley.
Elsenham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Elsenham has a population of 3,414 while Great Notley has 7,659. Median household income is £37,260.7 in Elsenham and £35,055.3 in Great Notley. The median age is 44 in Elsenham and 44.1 in Great Notley. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Elsenham and 61.1% in Great Notley.
| Indicator | Elsenham | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,414 | 7,659 |
| 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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