Berechurch vs Hatfield Peverel
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Berechurch offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Hatfield Peverel has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Hatfield Peverel
£590,491
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Hatfield Peverel
54.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Hatfield Peverel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Hatfield Peverel
348.8
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Hatfield Peverel
71.3
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Hatfield Peverel
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Berechurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £371,691 versus £590,491 in Hatfield Peverel. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Hatfield Peverel it is a flat at £149,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Hatfield Peverel (£708,097 vs £514,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hatfield Peverel prices grew faster — 57% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hatfield Peverel (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Berechurch (80.4 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Berechurch is violent-crime, while in Hatfield Peverel 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 Hatfield Peverel.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hatfield Peverel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berechurch | Hatfield Peverel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Berechurch enjoy 422.5 Mbps on average, while Hatfield Peverel lags behind at 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 93% in Hatfield Peverel. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 63.5% in Hatfield Peverel.
Berechurch is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (423 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hatfield Peverel is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Berechurch's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,219 in Hatfield Peverel. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Hatfield Peverel.
Hatfield Peverel has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Berechurch has a population of 7,702 while Hatfield Peverel has 3,622. Median household income is £34,275.8 in Hatfield Peverel and £31,464 in Berechurch. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 45 in Hatfield Peverel. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 59.9% in Hatfield Peverel.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Hatfield Peverel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 3,622 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 30.4% |
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