Area guide · Colchester

Living in Berechurch

A snapshot of life in Berechurch, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Berechurch is a village in Colchester, East of England with a population of 7,702. The average house price is £371,691 and the overall crime rate is 80.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Berechurch ranks

Population

7,702

Avg House Price

£371,691

Crime Rate

80.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

423 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,464

Median Age

41.8

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Berechurch. The figures below are sourced from Colchester, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Berechurch's detached homes (£514,316) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£174,465).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Berechurch prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£304,004 → £371,691).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£514,316	£460,000	918
Semi-Detached	£330,889	£325,000	803
Terraced	£278,764	£270,000	640
Flat	£174,465	£170,000	415

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Berechurch is 80.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Berechurch: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cherry Tree Academy	Primary	Good
The Thomas Lord Audley School	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Berechurch averages 423 Mbps — 323% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Berechurch homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	61.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,151

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,702
Median Age	41.8
Median Household Income	£31,464
Employment Rate	58.9%
Owner Occupied	64.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Berechurch?

The average house price in Berechurch is £371,691 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Berechurch?

The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat, with an average price of £174,465.

Is Berechurch a safe place to live?

Berechurch has a recorded crime rate of 80.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Berechurch?

Berechurch has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Berechurch?

Average broadband download speeds in Berechurch are around 423 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.9% of premises.

How big is Berechurch?

Berechurch is a settlement in Colchester with a population of approximately 7,702.

Most compared with

How does Berechurch stack up against its neighbours?

Berechurch

Braintree

House price: £371,691 · £374,943
Crime rate: 80.4 · 53.6
Distance: 14.8 mi

Berechurch

Brightlingsea

House price: £371,691 · £274,024
Crime rate: 80.4 · 78.9
Distance: 6.1 mi

Berechurch

Clacton-on-Sea

House price: £371,691 · £274,653
Crime rate: 80.4 · 78.9
Distance: 11.5 mi

Berechurch

Coggeshall

House price: £371,691 · £437,112
Crime rate: 80.4 · 53.4
Distance: 9.3 mi

Berechurch

Colchester

House price: £371,691 · £371,691
Crime rate: 80.4 · 80.5
Distance: 2.0 mi

Berechurch

Earls Colne

House price: £371,691 · £399,189
Crime rate: 80.4 · 53.9
Distance: 9.9 mi

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