Town comparison
Aveley vs West Kingsdown
Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aveley is about 32% cheaper on average. West Kingsdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, West Kingsdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
West Kingsdown
£542,945
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
West Kingsdown
52.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
West Kingsdown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
West Kingsdown
369.7
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
West Kingsdown
70.1
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
West Kingsdown
£33,015
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Aveley is £367,814, which is 32% less than West Kingsdown at £542,945. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in West Kingsdown it is a flat at £325,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in West Kingsdown (£325,000 vs £166,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, West Kingsdown prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 52.7 offences per 1,000 people, West Kingsdown is the safer of the two – 93% lower than Aveley's 101.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in West Kingsdown 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 EnglandWest Kingsdown has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while West Kingsdown has 1.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Kingsdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aveley | West Kingsdown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 369.7 Mbps in West Kingsdown. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 87.1% in West Kingsdown. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 70.6% in West Kingsdown.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (463 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in West Kingsdown are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,232 in West Kingsdown. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in West Kingsdown.
West Kingsdown has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £33,015 in West Kingsdown. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 43.4 in West Kingsdown. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 59.4% in West Kingsdown. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 67.9% in West Kingsdown.
| Indicator | Aveley | West Kingsdown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 4,306 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £33,015 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32.2% |
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