Town comparison
Aveley vs Snodland
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Snodland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Snodland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Snodland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Snodland
£324,088
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Snodland
0.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Snodland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Snodland
423
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Snodland
73.3
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Snodland
£32,641
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Aveley commands an average of £367,814, compared with £324,088 in Snodland – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Snodland it is a flat at £207,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Snodland (£207,989 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Snodland prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandSnodland has a crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50700% lower than Aveley at 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Snodland 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 Snodland, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 4 in Snodland.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Snodland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Snodland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 423.0 Mbps in Snodland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 97.3% in Snodland. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 77.1% in Snodland.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (463 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Snodland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.3 (C), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,084 in Snodland. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Snodland.
Snodland has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £32,641 in Snodland. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 43.4 in Snodland. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 70% in Snodland. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 61.1% in Snodland.
| Indicator | Aveley | Snodland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 11,820 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £32,641 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32.5% |
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