Area guide · Epping Forest

Living in Chigwell

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

At a glance

Chigwell is a village in Epping Forest, East of England with a population of 12,251. The average house price is £617,191 and the overall crime rate is 64.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chigwell ranks

Population

12,251

Avg House Price

£617,191

Crime Rate

64.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

434 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,572

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chigwell's detached homes (£1,338,738) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£338,714).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chigwell prices have fallen 6% over the last 9 years (£655,536 → £617,191).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,338,738	£990,000	42
Semi-Detached	£679,422	£660,000	63
Terraced	£444,940	£427,000	73
Flat	£338,714	£303,750	70

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chigwell is 64.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chigwell: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Chigwell Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Limes Farm Junior School	Primary	Good
West Hatch High School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Chigwell averages 434 Mbps — 334% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chigwell homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.6
% Rated C or Above	63%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,152

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,251
Median Age	41
Median Household Income	£36,572
Employment Rate	59.2%
Owner Occupied	63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chigwell?

The average house price in Chigwell is £617,191 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Chigwell is a flat, with an average price of £338,714.

Is Chigwell a safe place to live?

Chigwell has a recorded crime rate of 64.1 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 Chigwell?

Chigwell has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chigwell?

Average broadband download speeds in Chigwell are around 434 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.9% of premises.

How big is Chigwell?

Chigwell is a settlement in Epping Forest with a population of approximately 12,251.

Most compared with

How does Chigwell stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

Chigwell

House price: £367,814 · £617,191
Crime rate: 101.6 · 64.1
Distance: 10.7 mi

Barking and Dagenham

Chigwell

House price: £369,084 · £617,191
Crime rate: 84.2 · 64.1
Distance: 5.0 mi

Barnet

Chigwell

House price: £696,626 · £617,191
Crime rate: 66.8 · 64.1
Distance: 12.3 mi

Bexley

Chigwell

House price: £504,078 · £617,191
Crime rate: 61.2 · 64.1
Distance: 10.9 mi

Billericay

Chigwell

House price: £588,207 · £617,191
Crime rate: 85.3 · 64.1
Distance: 14.7 mi

Brentwood

Chigwell

House price: £611,158 · £617,191
Crime rate: 64 · 64.1
Distance: 10.0 mi

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