Glemsford vs Halstead (Braintree)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glemsford offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Halstead (Braintree)
£395,095
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Halstead (Braintree)
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Halstead (Braintree)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Halstead (Braintree)
393.4
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Halstead (Braintree)
69.9
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Halstead (Braintree)
£35,932
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Glemsford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £290,254 versus £395,095 in Halstead (braintree). The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Halstead (braintree) it is a flat at £166,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Halstead (braintree) (£558,265 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halstead (braintree) prices grew faster — 31% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Halstead (braintree) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Glemsford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Halstead (braintree).
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halstead (Braintree) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glemsford | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Halstead (braintree) enjoy 393.4 Mbps on average, while Glemsford lags behind at 352.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 95.6% in Halstead (braintree). Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 75.1% in Halstead (braintree).
Halstead (braintree) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (393 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Glemsford is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Halstead (braintree)'s band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,235 in Halstead (braintree). 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Halstead (braintree).
Halstead (braintree) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Glemsford has a population of 3,693 while Halstead (braintree) has 13,902. Median household income is £35,932 in Halstead (braintree) and £32,217.3 in Glemsford. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 44.2 in Halstead (braintree). Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 60.3% in Halstead (braintree).
| Indicator | Glemsford | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 13,902 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £35,932 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 25.8% |
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