Berechurch vs Earls Colne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Berechurch is about 7% cheaper on average. Earls Colne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Earls Colne
£399,189
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Earls Colne
53.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Earls Colne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Earls Colne
417.3
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Earls Colne
69.7
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Earls Colne
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Berechurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £371,691 versus £399,189 in Earls Colne. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Earls Colne it is a flat at £175,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Earls Colne (£558,923 vs £514,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 53.9 offences per 1,000 people, Earls Colne is the safer of the two – 49% lower than Berechurch's 80.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berechurch is violent-crime, while in Earls Colne 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Berechurch: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Earls Colne.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berechurch | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Berechurch enjoy 422.5 Mbps on average, while Earls Colne lags behind at 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 89.8% in Earls Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 81.8% in Earls Colne.
Berechurch is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (423 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Berechurch is band C (score 70), ahead of Earls Colne's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,252 in Earls Colne. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Earls Colne.
Berechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Berechurch has a population of 7,702 while Earls Colne has 3,360. Median household income is £32,465.3 in Earls Colne and £31,464 in Berechurch. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 44.9 in Earls Colne. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 58.2% in Earls Colne.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 3,360 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £32,465.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 29.2% |
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