Great Dunmow vs Great Notley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Dunmow wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Great Notley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Dunmow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Great Notley
£436,162
Crime Rate
Great Dunmow
68.7
Great Notley
53.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Great Notley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Dunmow
409.4
Great Notley
430.4
EPC Rating
Great Dunmow
71.4
Great Notley
71.4
Median Income
Great Dunmow
£35,055
Great Notley
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Great Notley commands an average of £436,162, compared with £397,500 in Great Dunmow – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Great Dunmow is a terraced at £397,500, while in Great Notley it is a flat at £189,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £332,947).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Notley prices grew faster — 25% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Great Notley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.5 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Great Dunmow. The most common crime category in Great Dunmow 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Great Dunmow, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Notley. There are 3 schools in Great Dunmow and 2 in Great Notley.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Great Dunmow | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.4 Mbps in Great Notley and 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Great Dunmow and 92.3% in Great Notley. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Great Dunmow and 84.5% in Great Notley.
Great Notley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (430 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Dunmow, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Great Notley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,215 in Great Dunmow and £1,215 in Great Notley. 66% of homes in Great Dunmow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Notley.
Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow and £35,055.3 in Great Notley. The median age is 44.1 in Great Dunmow and 44.1 in Great Notley. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Great Dunmow and 61.1% in Great Notley. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Great Dunmow versus 69.5% in Great Notley. Great Dunmow has a population of 9,846 and Great Notley has 7,659.
| Indicator | Great Dunmow | Great Notley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,846 | 7,659 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,055.3 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 32.1% |
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