Great Dunmow vs Haverhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haverhill wins on house prices with a 29% gap. For families, Great Dunmow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Haverhill
£307,087
Crime Rate
Great Dunmow
68.7
Haverhill
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Haverhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Dunmow
409.4
Haverhill
375.7
EPC Rating
Great Dunmow
71.4
Haverhill
70.3
Median Income
Great Dunmow
£35,055
Haverhill
£33,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Great Dunmow commands an average of £397,500, compared with £307,087 in Haverhill – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Great Dunmow is a terraced at £397,500, while in Haverhill it is a flat at £162,906.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 69% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £235,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Great Dunmow and Haverhill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Haverhill. There are 3 schools in Great Dunmow and 9 in Haverhill.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Great Dunmow | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow and 375.7 Mbps in Haverhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Great Dunmow and 97.6% in Haverhill. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Great Dunmow and 70.4% in Haverhill.
Great Dunmow is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (409 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Great Dunmow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Haverhill averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,215 in Great Dunmow and £1,230 in Haverhill. 66% of homes in Great Dunmow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Haverhill.
Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44.1 in Great Dunmow and 44.2 in Haverhill. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Great Dunmow versus 64% in Haverhill. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Great Dunmow and 60.4% in Haverhill.
| Indicator | Great Dunmow | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,846 | 26,704 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,055.3 | £33,326 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 27.1% |
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