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Chadwell St Mary vs Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Chadwell 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.

MetricChadwell St MaryChafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
Total Schools48
Primary36
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChadwell St MaryChafford Hundred, West Thurrock and Purfleet-on-Thames
Population10,68029,470
Median Age38.538.5
Median Household Income£35,318£35,318
Employment Rate63%63%
Owner Occupied63.3%63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chadwell St Mary and Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames?
Chadwell St Mary and Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames are approximately 4.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chadwell St Mary or Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames?
Chadwell St Mary is cheaper, with an average house price of £363,414.
Is Chadwell St Mary or Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames safer?
Chadwell St Mary has the lower crime rate at 72.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chadwell St Mary or Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames?
Chadwell St Mary has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chadwell St Mary or Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock And Purfleet On Thames?
Chadwell St Mary has faster average broadband at 452.6 Mbps.

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