Town comparison
Aveley vs Ingatestone
Which is better to live in? 12.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aveley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 50% lower. Ingatestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingatestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Ingatestone
£740,946
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Ingatestone
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Ingatestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Ingatestone
263.3
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Ingatestone
70.6
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Ingatestone
£36,610
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ingatestone commands an average of £740,946, compared with £367,814 in Aveley – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Ingatestone it is a flat at £337,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Ingatestone (£337,916 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandIngatestone has a crime rate of 64.2 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 Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 3 in Ingatestone.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingatestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 263.3 Mbps in Ingatestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 90.1% in Ingatestone. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 45% in Ingatestone.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (463 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ingatestone, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,168 in Ingatestone. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ingatestone.
Ingatestone has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £36,610 in Ingatestone. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 43.5 in Ingatestone. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 60.2% in Ingatestone. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 68.7% in Ingatestone. Aveley has a population of 9,364 and Ingatestone has 4,610.
| Indicator | Aveley | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £36,610 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 31.6% |
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