Town comparison
Aveley vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aveley wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Aveley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in City And County Of The City Of London commands an average of £660,000, compared with £367,814 in Aveley – a difference of 44%.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Aveley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 101.6 per 1,000 versus 573.4 per 1,000 in City And County Of The City Of London. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Aveley's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer City And County Of The City Of London, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 1 in City And County Of The City Of London.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 647% on average download speed (463 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
City And County Of The City Of London leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.9 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £37,111.5 in Aveley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London.
| Indicator | Aveley | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 58.4% |
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