Berechurch vs Kelvedon and Feering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBerechurch 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.
| Metric | Berechurch | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 4,771 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £33,111 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 27.8% |
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