Aveley vs Meopham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aveley wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Meopham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Meopham
£606,701
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Meopham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Meopham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Meopham
297.6
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Meopham
70.9
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Meopham
£33,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Meopham commands an average of £606,701, compared with £367,814 in Aveley – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Meopham it is a flat at £227,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Meopham (£711,270 vs £515,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meopham prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Aveley and Meopham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Meopham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 2 in Meopham.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Meopham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 297.6 Mbps in Meopham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 89.3% in Meopham. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 50.9% in Meopham.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (463 vs 298 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Meopham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,158 in Meopham. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Meopham.
Meopham has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £33,518.5 in Meopham. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 42.3 in Meopham. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 67.3% in Meopham. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 60.8% in Meopham.
| Indicator | Aveley | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 4,349 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £33,518.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32.2% |
Location
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