Aveley vs Dunton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aveley is about 20% cheaper on average. Dunton Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunton Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Dunton Green
£458,681
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Dunton Green
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Dunton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Dunton Green
402.9
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Dunton Green
67.5
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Dunton Green
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 20% less than Dunton Green at £458,681. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Dunton Green it is a flat at £276,670.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Dunton Green (£1,028,500 vs £515,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 52.8 offences per 1,000 people, Dunton Green is the safer of the two – 92% lower than Aveley's 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Dunton Green 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 EnglandDunton Green has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Dunton Green has 1.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 402.9 Mbps in Dunton Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 96.7% in Dunton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 77.2% in Dunton Green.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (463 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aveley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 67.5 (band C) in Dunton Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,474 in Dunton Green. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Dunton Green.
Aveley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £35,408 in Dunton Green. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 45.2 in Dunton Green. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 58.4% in Dunton Green. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 71.5% in Dunton Green.
| Indicator | Aveley | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 3,241 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 37.3% |
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