Chadwell St Mary vs Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chadwell St Mary is about 81% cheaper on average. Chadwell St Mary has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chadwell St Mary edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chadwell St Mary
£363,414
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
£1,946,543
Crime Rate
Chadwell St Mary
72.2
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
84.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chadwell St Mary
100.0%
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chadwell St Mary
452.6
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
452.6
EPC Rating
Chadwell St Mary
69.8
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
69.8
Median Income
Chadwell St Mary
£35,318
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chadwell St Mary is £363,414, which is 81% less than Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames at £1,946,543. The most affordable entry point in Chadwell St Mary is a terraced at £343,529, while in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames it is a flat at £190,096.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames (£582,500 vs £412,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 8 years, Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames prices grew faster — 608% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Chadwell St Mary (72.2 per 1,000) compared to Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames (84.5 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Chadwell St Mary is violent-crime, while in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames 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 EnglandChadwell St Mary has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Chadwell St Mary has 4 schools in total, while Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames has 8.
Chadwell St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chadwell St Mary | Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chadwell St Mary offers faster average downloads at 452.6 Mbps, compared to 452.6 Mbps in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Chadwell St Mary and 96.4% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Chadwell St Mary and 88.5% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
Chadwell St Mary is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (453 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chadwell St Mary are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,043 in Chadwell St Mary and £1,043 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. 61.9% of homes in Chadwell St Mary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
Chadwell St Mary has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in Chadwell St Mary and £35,318 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. The median age is 38.5 in Chadwell St Mary and 38.5 in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Employment rates stand at 63% in Chadwell St Mary and 63% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Chadwell St Mary versus 63.3% in Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames.
| Indicator | Chadwell St Mary | Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,680 | 29,470 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,318 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 26.2% |
Location
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