Aveley vs Doddinghurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Aveley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Doddinghurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Doddinghurst edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Doddinghurst
£582,379
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Doddinghurst
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Doddinghurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Doddinghurst
398
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Doddinghurst
70.1
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Doddinghurst
£39,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Doddinghurst commands an average of £582,379, compared with £367,814 in Aveley – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Doddinghurst it is a flat at £225,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Doddinghurst (£225,000 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Doddinghurst prices grew faster — 24% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandDoddinghurst has a crime rate of 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Aveley at 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Doddinghurst it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Doddinghurst, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 2 in Doddinghurst.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doddinghurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 398.0 Mbps in Doddinghurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 97.1% in Doddinghurst. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 76.1% in Doddinghurst.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (463 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Doddinghurst leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,234 in Doddinghurst. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Doddinghurst.
Doddinghurst has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,798 in Doddinghurst and £37,111.5 in Aveley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 44.5 in Doddinghurst. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 70.8% in Doddinghurst. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 60.1% in Doddinghurst.
| Indicator | Aveley | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 4,067 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £39,798 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 33.9% |
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