Aveley vs Lewisham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aveley offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Lewisham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lewisham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Lewisham
£494,356
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Lewisham
93.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Lewisham
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Lewisham
438.7
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Lewisham
71.6
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Lewisham
£37,611
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 26% less than Lewisham at £494,356. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Lewisham it is a flat at £316,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Lewisham (£316,857 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lewisham prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Lewisham (93.8 per 1,000) compared to Aveley (101.6 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Lewisham 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 EnglandLewisham has 98.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Lewisham has 77.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lewisham School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (63 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 77 |
| Primary | 2 | 63 |
| Secondary | 1 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 438.7 Mbps in Lewisham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98.8% in Lewisham. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 82.1% in Lewisham.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (463 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lewisham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £799 in Lewisham. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.7% in Lewisham.
Lewisham has more energy-efficient housing — 73.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,611 in Lewisham and £37,111.5 in Aveley. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 37.2 in Lewisham. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 64.2% in Lewisham. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 41.9% in Lewisham.
| Indicator | Aveley | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 300,764 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 37.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £37,611 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 41.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 49.8% |
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