Berechurch vs Jaywick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Jaywick is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 87% lower. Jaywick has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Jaywick
£198,952
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Jaywick
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Jaywick
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Jaywick
446.8
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Jaywick
70
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Jaywick
£29,832
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Berechurch commands an average of £371,691, compared with £198,952 in Jaywick – a difference of 87%. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Jaywick it is a terraced at £121,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 225% pricier in Berechurch (£514,316 vs £158,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jaywick prices grew faster — 66% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandJaywick has a crime rate of 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Berechurch at 80.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berechurch is violent-crime, while in Jaywick 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 data is not fully available for both Berechurch and Jaywick. Berechurch has 2 schools and Jaywick has 1 schools.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jaywick School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Berechurch | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.8 Mbps in Jaywick and 422.5 Mbps in Berechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 99.5% in Jaywick. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 87.2% in Jaywick.
Jaywick is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (447 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berechurch, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band D) in Jaywick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,206 in Jaywick. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Jaywick.
Berechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,464 in Berechurch and £29,832 in Jaywick. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 50.3 in Jaywick. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 46.7% in Jaywick. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Berechurch versus 71.5% in Jaywick. Berechurch has a population of 7,702 and Jaywick has 5,080.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 5,080 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £29,832 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 19.9% |
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