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Halstead (Braintree) vs Haverhill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Haverhill is about 29% cheaper on average. For families, Halstead (braintree) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Halstead (Braintree)

£395,095

Haverhill

£307,087

Crime Rate

Halstead (Braintree)

53.6

Haverhill

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Halstead (Braintree)

100.0%

Haverhill

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Halstead (Braintree)

393.4

Haverhill

375.7

EPC Rating

Halstead (Braintree)

69.9

Haverhill

70.3

Median Income

Halstead (Braintree)

£35,932

Haverhill

£33,326

The average house price in Haverhill is £307,087, which is 29% less than Halstead (braintree) at £395,095. The most affordable entry point in Halstead (braintree) is a flat at £166,726, while in Haverhill it is a flat at £162,906.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Halstead (braintree) (£558,265 vs £418,986).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 31%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Halstead (braintree) and Haverhill at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Halstead (braintree) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haverhill. Halstead (braintree) has 4 schools in total, while Haverhill has 9.

Halstead (Braintree) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 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.

MetricHalstead (Braintree)Haverhill
Total Schools49
Primary37
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Halstead (braintree) offers faster average downloads at 393.4 Mbps, compared to 375.7 Mbps in Haverhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Halstead (braintree) and 97.6% in Haverhill. Gigabit availability stands at 75.1% in Halstead (braintree) and 70.4% in Haverhill.

Halstead (braintree) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (393 vs 376 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Haverhill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Halstead (braintree). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,235 in Halstead (braintree) and £1,230 in Haverhill. 61.6% of homes in Halstead (braintree) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Haverhill.

Haverhill has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,932 in Halstead (braintree) and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44.2 in Halstead (braintree) and 44.2 in Haverhill. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Halstead (braintree) and 60.4% in Haverhill. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Halstead (braintree) versus 64% in Haverhill.

IndicatorHalstead (Braintree)Haverhill
Population13,90226,704
Median Age44.244.2
Median Household Income£35,932£33,326
Employment Rate60.3%60.4%
Owner Occupied67.8%64%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%27.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Halstead (braintree) and Haverhill?
Halstead (braintree) and Haverhill are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Halstead (braintree) or Haverhill?
Haverhill is cheaper, with an average house price of £307,087.
Is Halstead (braintree) or Haverhill safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Halstead (braintree) or Haverhill?
Halstead (braintree) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Halstead (braintree) or Haverhill?
Halstead (braintree) has faster average broadband at 393.4 Mbps.

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