Town comparison
Aveley vs Greenwich
Which is better to live in? 8.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Aveley offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Greenwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Greenwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Greenwich
£433,844
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Greenwich
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Greenwich
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Greenwich
454.1
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Greenwich
74.4
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Greenwich
£39,790
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 15% less than Greenwich at £433,844. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Greenwich it is a flat at £374,023.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Greenwich (£374,023 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Greenwich (90.4 per 1,000) compared to Aveley (101.6 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Greenwich 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 EnglandGreenwich has 95.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Greenwich has 78.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenwich School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 78 schools (62 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 78 |
| Primary | 2 | 62 |
| Secondary | 1 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 454.1 Mbps in Greenwich. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98% in Greenwich. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 87.4% in Greenwich.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (463 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Greenwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 74.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £808 in Greenwich. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.2% in Greenwich.
Greenwich has more energy-efficient housing — 76.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,790 in Greenwich and £37,111.5 in Aveley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 37 in Greenwich. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 62.2% in Greenwich. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 41.1% in Greenwich.
| Indicator | Aveley | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 287,796 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 37 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £39,790 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 41.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 45.7% |
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