Aveley vs Thundersley and South Benfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aveley wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Thundersley And South Benfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thundersley And South Benfleet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Thundersley and South Benfleet
£423,137
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Thundersley and South Benfleet
51.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Thundersley and South Benfleet
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Thundersley and South Benfleet
377.5
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Thundersley and South Benfleet
69.5
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Thundersley and South Benfleet
£34,365
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Thundersley And South Benfleet commands an average of £423,137, compared with £367,814 in Aveley – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Thundersley And South Benfleet it is a flat at £232,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Thundersley And South Benfleet (£232,731 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thundersley And South Benfleet prices grew faster — 30% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Thundersley And South Benfleet experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.7 per 1,000 versus 101.6 per 1,000 in Aveley. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in Thundersley And South Benfleet 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 Thundersley And South Benfleet, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Aveley. There are 3 schools in Aveley and 16 in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thundersley and South Benfleet School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | Thundersley and South Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 16 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 463.2 Mbps in Aveley and 377.5 Mbps in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 98.5% in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 70.9% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (463 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Thundersley And South Benfleet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (D), while Aveley averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,123 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Thundersley And South Benfleet has more energy-efficient housing — 58.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £34,365 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 44.2 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 71.7% in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 57.5% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
| Indicator | Aveley | Thundersley and South Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 49,886 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £34,365 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 21.6% |
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