Elsenham vs Stansted Mountfitchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Elsenham is about 8% cheaper on average. Stansted Mountfitchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elsenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Elsenham
£480,546
Stansted Mountfitchet
£523,378
Crime Rate
Elsenham
52.4
Stansted Mountfitchet
51.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elsenham
100.0%
Stansted Mountfitchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elsenham
450.6
Stansted Mountfitchet
292.9
EPC Rating
Elsenham
72.4
Stansted Mountfitchet
73.8
Median Income
Elsenham
£37,261
Stansted Mountfitchet
£36,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Elsenham is £480,546, which is 8% less than Stansted Mountfitchet at £523,378. The most affordable entry point in Elsenham is a flat at £218,686, while in Stansted Mountfitchet it is a flat at £255,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Stansted Mountfitchet (£721,982 vs £563,008).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stansted Mountfitchet prices grew faster — 36% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Stansted Mountfitchet (51.9 per 1,000) compared to Elsenham (52.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Elsenham 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 EnglandElsenham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Elsenham has 1 schools in total, while Stansted Mountfitchet has 4.
Elsenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Elsenham | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Elsenham offers faster average downloads at 450.6 Mbps, compared to 292.9 Mbps in Stansted Mountfitchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Elsenham and 81.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Elsenham and 46.7% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Elsenham is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (451 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stansted Mountfitchet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.8 (band C) versus 72.4 (band C) in Elsenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Elsenham and £1,241 in Stansted Mountfitchet. 68% of homes in Elsenham 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% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,260.7 in Elsenham and £36,210 in Stansted Mountfitchet. The median age is 44 in Elsenham and 44.5 in Stansted Mountfitchet. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Elsenham and 62.2% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Elsenham versus 70.6% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
| Indicator | Elsenham | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,414 | 8,629 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,260.7 | £36,210 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.9% | 36.6% |
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