Aveley vs Redbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aveley offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Redbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Redbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Redbridge
£483,023
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Redbridge
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Redbridge
98.1%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Redbridge
474.4
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Redbridge
71.3
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Redbridge
£37,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 24% less than Redbridge at £483,023. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Redbridge it is a flat at £231,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 38% pricier in Redbridge (£658,138 vs £406,165).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aveley prices grew faster — 19% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Redbridge (73.8 per 1,000) compared to Aveley (101.6 per 1,000), a 38% difference. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Redbridge 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 EnglandRedbridge has 98.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Redbridge has 71.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redbridge School Inspection Breakdown
98.1% of 71 schools (53 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 71 |
| Primary | 2 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 98.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Redbridge offers faster average downloads at 474.4 Mbps, compared to 463.2 Mbps in Aveley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 97.2% in Redbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 94% in Redbridge.
Redbridge is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (474 vs 463 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Redbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,018 in Redbridge. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Redbridge.
Redbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £37,027 in Redbridge. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 37.9 in Redbridge. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 58.5% in Redbridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 57.1% in Redbridge.
| Indicator | Aveley | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 308,268 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £37,027 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 42.4% |
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