Brightlingsea vs Coggeshall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brightlingsea offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brightlingsea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brightlingsea
£274,024
Coggeshall
£437,112
Crime Rate
Brightlingsea
78.9
Coggeshall
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brightlingsea
100.0%
Coggeshall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brightlingsea
361.6
Coggeshall
417.3
EPC Rating
Brightlingsea
69.7
Coggeshall
69.7
Median Income
Brightlingsea
£30,432
Coggeshall
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Brightlingsea is £274,024, which is 37% less than Coggeshall at £437,112. The most affordable entry point in Brightlingsea is a flat at £173,471, while in Coggeshall it is a flat at £156,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Coggeshall (£635,475 vs £401,707).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 53.4 offences per 1,000 people, Coggeshall is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Brightlingsea's 78.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brightlingsea is violent-crime, while in Coggeshall 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 EnglandBrightlingsea has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Coggeshall. Brightlingsea has 2 schools in total, while Coggeshall has 2.
Brightlingsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brightlingsea | Coggeshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coggeshall offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 361.6 Mbps in Brightlingsea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Brightlingsea and 89.8% in Coggeshall. Gigabit availability stands at 67.7% in Brightlingsea and 81.8% in Coggeshall.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (417 vs 362 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brightlingsea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Coggeshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Brightlingsea and £1,252 in Coggeshall. 58.5% of homes in Brightlingsea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Coggeshall.
Coggeshall has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,465.3 in Coggeshall and £30,432 in Brightlingsea. The median age is 46.9 in Brightlingsea and 44.9 in Coggeshall. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Brightlingsea and 58.2% in Coggeshall. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brightlingsea versus 67.8% in Coggeshall.
| Indicator | Brightlingsea | Coggeshall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,678 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,432 | £32,465.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 29.2% |
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