Town comparison
Brightlingsea vs Kelvedon and Feering
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Brightlingsea offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brightlingsea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brightlingsea
£274,024
Kelvedon and Feering
£434,907
Crime Rate
Brightlingsea
78.9
Kelvedon and Feering
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brightlingsea
100.0%
Kelvedon and Feering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brightlingsea
361.6
Kelvedon and Feering
261.1
EPC Rating
Brightlingsea
69.7
Kelvedon and Feering
70.3
Median Income
Brightlingsea
£30,432
Kelvedon and Feering
£33,111
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Brightlingsea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £274,024 versus £434,907 in Kelvedon And Feering. The most affordable entry point in Brightlingsea is a flat at £173,471, 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 £173,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brightlingsea prices grew faster — 27% 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 – 48% lower than Brightlingsea's 78.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brightlingsea 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Brightlingsea: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Brightlingsea 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 | Brightlingsea | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brightlingsea enjoy 361.6 Mbps on average, while Kelvedon And Feering lags behind at 261.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Brightlingsea and 94.4% in Kelvedon And Feering. Gigabit availability stands at 67.7% in Brightlingsea and 43.8% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Brightlingsea is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (362 vs 261 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kelvedon And Feering is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Brightlingsea's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,242 in Brightlingsea and £1,206 in Kelvedon And Feering. 58.5% of homes in Brightlingsea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Kelvedon And Feering has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brightlingsea has a population of 8,678 while Kelvedon And Feering has 4,771. Median household income is £33,111 in Kelvedon And Feering and £30,432 in Brightlingsea. The median age is 46.9 in Brightlingsea and 44.6 in Kelvedon And Feering. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in Brightlingsea and 58.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
| Indicator | Brightlingsea | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,678 | 4,771 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,432 | £33,111 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 27.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Brightlingsea and Kelvedon And Feering?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brightlingsea or Kelvedon And Feering?
Is Brightlingsea or Kelvedon And Feering safer?
Which has better schools, Brightlingsea or Kelvedon And Feering?
Which has faster broadband, Brightlingsea or Kelvedon And Feering?
Keep exploring