Great Dunmow vs Halstead (Braintree)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Halstead (braintree) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Halstead (braintree) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Dunmow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Halstead (Braintree)
£395,095
Crime Rate
Great Dunmow
68.7
Halstead (Braintree)
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Halstead (Braintree)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Dunmow
409.4
Halstead (Braintree)
393.4
EPC Rating
Great Dunmow
71.4
Halstead (Braintree)
69.9
Median Income
Great Dunmow
£35,055
Halstead (Braintree)
£35,932
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Great Dunmow commands an average of £397,500, compared with £395,095 in Halstead (braintree) – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Great Dunmow is a terraced at £397,500, while in Halstead (braintree) it is a flat at £166,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £270,265).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halstead (braintree) prices grew faster — 31% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHalstead (braintree) has a crime rate of 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Great Dunmow at 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Great Dunmow is violent-crime, while in Halstead (braintree) 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 Halstead (braintree). There are 3 schools in Great Dunmow and 4 in Halstead (braintree).
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Great Dunmow | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow and 393.4 Mbps in Halstead (braintree). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Great Dunmow and 95.6% in Halstead (braintree). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Great Dunmow and 75.1% in Halstead (braintree).
Great Dunmow is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (409 vs 393 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Great Dunmow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Halstead (braintree) averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,215 in Great Dunmow and £1,235 in Halstead (braintree). 66% of homes in Great Dunmow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Halstead (braintree).
Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,932 in Halstead (braintree) and £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow. The median age is 44.1 in Great Dunmow and 44.2 in Halstead (braintree). Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Great Dunmow versus 67.8% in Halstead (braintree). Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Great Dunmow and 60.3% in Halstead (braintree).
| Indicator | Great Dunmow | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,846 | 13,902 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,055.3 | £35,932 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 25.8% |
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