Aveley vs Havering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aveley is about 13% cheaper on average. Havering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Havering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Havering
£425,044
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Havering
68.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Havering
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Havering
443.4
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Havering
68.6
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Havering
£38,905
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 13% less than Havering at £425,044. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Havering it is a flat at £252,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Havering (£252,355 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Havering prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 68.1 offences per 1,000 people, Havering is the safer of the two – 49% lower than Aveley's 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Havering 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 EnglandHavering has 98.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Havering has 77.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havering School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (59 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 77 |
| Primary | 2 | 59 |
| Secondary | 1 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 443.4 Mbps in Havering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98% in Havering. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 86.5% in Havering.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (463 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aveley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Havering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,120 in Havering. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.7% in Havering.
Aveley has more energy-efficient housing — 58.3% reach band C or above, vs 54.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,905 in Havering and £37,111.5 in Aveley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 42.2 in Havering. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 59.5% in Havering. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 69.5% in Havering.
| Indicator | Aveley | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 259,653 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £38,905 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.5% |
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