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Aveley vs Joyden's Wood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Aveley wins on house prices with a 10% gap. For families, Joyden's Wood edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Aveley

£367,814

Joyden's Wood

£409,875

Crime Rate

Aveley

101.6

Joyden's Wood

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aveley

66.7%

Joyden's Wood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Aveley

463.2

Joyden's Wood

444.4

EPC Rating

Aveley

69.2

Joyden's Wood

71.4

Median Income

Aveley

£37,112

Joyden's Wood

£36,754

At £367,814, Aveley undercuts Joyden's Wood (£409,875) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Joyden's Wood it is a flat at £245,658.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Joyden's Wood (£245,658 vs £166,324).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs -21%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Aveley and Joyden's Wood at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 3 schools in Aveley, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Joyden's Wood, which has 2 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.

Joyden's Wood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAveleyJoyden's Wood
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Aveley averages 463.2 Mbps – ahead of Joyden's Wood's 444.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98.6% in Joyden's Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 87% in Joyden's Wood.

Aveley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (463 vs 444 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Joyden's Wood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £994 in Joyden's Wood. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Joyden's Wood.

Joyden's Wood has more energy-efficient housing — 64.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £36,753.5 in Joyden's Wood. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 40.4 in Joyden's Wood. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 67.1% in Joyden's Wood. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 62.6% in Joyden's Wood.

IndicatorAveleyJoyden's Wood
Population9,3644,912
Median Age40.440.4
Median Household Income£37,111.5£36,753.5
Employment Rate61.2%62.6%
Owner Occupied66.4%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified27.9%32%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aveley and Joyden's Wood?
Aveley and Joyden's Wood are approximately 6.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aveley or Joyden's Wood?
Aveley is cheaper, with an average house price of £367,814.
Is Aveley or Joyden's Wood safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Aveley or Joyden's Wood?
Joyden's Wood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aveley or Joyden's Wood?
Aveley has faster average broadband at 463.2 Mbps.

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