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Berechurch vs Kelvedon and Feering

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Berechurch offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Berechurch

£371,691

Kelvedon and Feering

£434,907

Crime Rate

Berechurch

80.4

Kelvedon and Feering

53.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Berechurch

100.0%

Kelvedon and Feering

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Berechurch

422.5

Kelvedon and Feering

261.1

EPC Rating

Berechurch

70

Kelvedon and Feering

70.3

Median Income

Berechurch

£31,464

Kelvedon and Feering

£33,111

The average house price in Berechurch is £371,691, which is 15% less than Kelvedon And Feering at £434,907. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Kelvedon And Feering it is a flat at £256,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Kelvedon And Feering (£256,250 vs £174,465).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Berechurch prices grew faster — 22% vs 7%.

With 53.4 offences per 1,000 people, Kelvedon And Feering is the safer of the two – 51% lower than Berechurch's 80.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berechurch is violent-crime, while in Kelvedon And Feering it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Berechurch has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kelvedon And Feering. Berechurch has 2 schools in total, while Kelvedon And Feering has 2.

Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Kelvedon and Feering School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBerechurchKelvedon and Feering
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Berechurch offers faster average downloads at 422.5 Mbps, compared to 261.1 Mbps in Kelvedon And Feering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 94.4% in Kelvedon And Feering. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 43.8% in Kelvedon And Feering.

Berechurch is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (423 vs 261 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Kelvedon And Feering are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Berechurch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,206 in Kelvedon And Feering. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.

Berechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,111 in Kelvedon And Feering and £31,464 in Berechurch. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 44.6 in Kelvedon And Feering. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 58.5% in Kelvedon And Feering. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Berechurch versus 69.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.

IndicatorBerechurchKelvedon and Feering
Population7,7024,771
Median Age41.844.6
Median Household Income£31,464£33,111
Employment Rate58.9%58.5%
Owner Occupied64.6%69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.2%27.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Berechurch and Kelvedon And Feering?
Berechurch and Kelvedon And Feering are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Berechurch or Kelvedon And Feering?
Berechurch is cheaper, with an average house price of £371,691.
Is Berechurch or Kelvedon And Feering safer?
Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate at 53.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Berechurch or Kelvedon And Feering?
Berechurch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Berechurch or Kelvedon And Feering?
Berechurch has faster average broadband at 422.5 Mbps.

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