Aveley vs Hextable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Aveley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Hextable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hextable edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Hextable
£446,100
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Hextable
53.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Hextable
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Hextable
350.2
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Hextable
69.9
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Hextable
£36,984
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £367,814, Aveley undercuts Hextable (£446,100) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Hextable it is a terraced at £329,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Hextable (£385,000 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hextable prices grew faster — 39% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHextable has a crime rate of 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Aveley at 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Hextable 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 EnglandOf the 3 schools in Aveley, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hextable, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hextable School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Hextable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aveley averages 463.2 Mbps – ahead of Hextable's 350.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 97.2% in Hextable. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 64.6% in Hextable.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (463 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hextable leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,192 in Hextable. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hextable.
Hextable has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £36,983.7 in Hextable. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 42.4 in Hextable. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 68.5% in Hextable. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 61.5% in Hextable.
| Indicator | Aveley | Hextable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 4,100 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £36,983.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 37.5% |
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