Elsenham vs Haverhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haverhill offers lower property prices by roughly 56%. For families, Elsenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Elsenham
£480,546
Haverhill
£307,087
Crime Rate
Elsenham
52.4
Haverhill
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elsenham
100.0%
Haverhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elsenham
450.6
Haverhill
375.7
EPC Rating
Elsenham
72.4
Haverhill
70.3
Median Income
Elsenham
£37,261
Haverhill
£33,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Haverhill is £307,087, which is 56% less than Elsenham at £480,546. The most affordable entry point in Elsenham is a flat at £218,686, while in Haverhill it is a flat at £162,906.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Elsenham (£424,736 vs £291,820).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Elsenham and Haverhill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandElsenham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haverhill. Elsenham has 1 schools in total, while Haverhill has 9.
Elsenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elsenham | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Elsenham offers faster average downloads at 450.6 Mbps, compared to 375.7 Mbps in Haverhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Elsenham and 97.6% in Haverhill. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Elsenham and 70.4% in Haverhill.
Elsenham is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (451 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Elsenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Haverhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Elsenham and £1,230 in Haverhill. 68% of homes in Elsenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Haverhill.
Elsenham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,260.7 in Elsenham and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44 in Elsenham and 44.2 in Haverhill. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Elsenham and 60.4% in Haverhill. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Elsenham versus 64% in Haverhill.
| Indicator | Elsenham | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,414 | 26,704 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,260.7 | £33,326 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.9% | 27.1% |
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