Camden vs Chigwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Chigwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 77% lower. Chigwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Camden
£1,089,351
Chigwell
£617,191
Crime Rate
Camden
179.6
Chigwell
64.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Camden
100.0%
Chigwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Camden
438.1
Chigwell
433.8
EPC Rating
Camden
70.4
Chigwell
70.6
Median Income
Camden
£43,650
Chigwell
£36,572
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Camden commands an average of £1,089,351, compared with £617,191 in Chigwell – a difference of 77%. The most affordable entry point in Camden is a flat at £693,188, while in Chigwell it is a flat at £338,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 897% pricier in Camden (£13,350,000 vs £1,338,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chigwell prices grew faster — -6% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonChigwell has a crime rate of 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 180% lower than Camden at 179.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Camden is violent-crime, while in Chigwell 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 LondonFamilies may prefer Camden, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chigwell. There are 48 schools in Camden and 4 in Chigwell.
Camden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 48 schools (38 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chigwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Camden | Chigwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 48 | 4 |
| Primary | 38 | 3 |
| Secondary | 10 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Camden and 433.8 Mbps in Chigwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Camden and 97.9% in Chigwell. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Camden and 84.6% in Chigwell.
Camden is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (438 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chigwell, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Camden. Estimated annual energy costs average £975 in Camden and £1,152 in Chigwell. 67.8% of homes in Camden have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chigwell.
Camden has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,649.5 in Camden and £36,572 in Chigwell. The median age is 39 in Camden and 41 in Chigwell. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Camden and 59.2% in Chigwell. Owner-occupancy is 28.5% in Camden versus 63.3% in Chigwell. Camden has a population of 209,342 and Chigwell has 12,251.
| Indicator | Camden | Chigwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209,342 | 12,251 |
| Median Age | 39 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £43,649.5 | £36,572 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 28.5% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 57.5% | 37.4% |
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