Berechurch vs Colchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Berechurch wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Berechurch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Colchester
£371,691
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Colchester
80.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Colchester
97.3%
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Colchester
417.5
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Colchester
70
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Colchester
£30,648
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Colchester commands an average of £371,691, compared with £371,691 in Berechurch – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Colchester it is a flat at £174,465.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Berechurch (£514,316 vs £514,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berechurch prices grew faster — 22% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Berechurch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.4 per 1,000 versus 80.5 per 1,000 in Colchester. The most common crime category in Berechurch is violent-crime, while in Colchester 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 Berechurch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.3% in Colchester. There are 2 schools in Berechurch and 47 in Colchester.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Colchester School Inspection Breakdown
97.3% of 47 schools (37 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berechurch | Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 47 |
| Primary | 1 | 37 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 422.5 Mbps in Berechurch and 417.5 Mbps in Colchester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 96% in Colchester. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 81% in Colchester.
Berechurch is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (423 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berechurch, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band D) in Colchester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,178 in Colchester. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Colchester.
Berechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,464 in Berechurch and £30,648 in Colchester. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 46 in Colchester. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 52.8% in Colchester. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Berechurch versus 68% in Colchester. Berechurch has a population of 7,702 and Colchester has 130,396.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 130,396 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £30,648 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 26.1% |
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