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Chadwell St Mary vs Snodland

Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Chadwell St Mary
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The verdict

Snodland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Snodland 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

Snodland

£324,088

Crime Rate

Chadwell St Mary

72.2

Snodland

0.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chadwell St Mary

100.0%

Snodland

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chadwell St Mary

452.6

Snodland

423

EPC Rating

Chadwell St Mary

69.8

Snodland

73.3

Median Income

Chadwell St Mary

£35,318

Snodland

£32,641

Property in Chadwell St Mary commands an average of £363,414, compared with £324,088 in Snodland – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Chadwell St Mary is a terraced at £343,529, while in Snodland it is a flat at £207,989.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Snodland (£479,688 vs £412,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chadwell St Mary prices grew faster — 51% vs 28%.

Snodland has a crime rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36000% lower than Chadwell St Mary at 72.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chadwell St Mary is violent-crime, while in Snodland it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Chadwell St Mary, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Snodland. There are 4 schools in Chadwell St Mary and 4 in Snodland.

Chadwell St Mary School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Snodland School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChadwell St MarySnodland
Total Schools44
Primary33
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 452.6 Mbps in Chadwell St Mary and 423.0 Mbps in Snodland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Chadwell St Mary and 97.3% in Snodland. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Chadwell St Mary and 77.1% in Snodland.

Chadwell St Mary is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (453 vs 423 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Snodland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.3 (C), while Chadwell St Mary averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,043 in Chadwell St Mary and £1,084 in Snodland. 61.9% of homes in Chadwell St Mary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.3% in Snodland.

Snodland has more energy-efficient housing — 70.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,318 in Chadwell St Mary and £32,641 in Snodland. The median age is 38.5 in Chadwell St Mary and 43.4 in Snodland. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Chadwell St Mary versus 70% in Snodland. Employment rates stand at 63% in Chadwell St Mary and 61.1% in Snodland.

IndicatorChadwell St MarySnodland
Population10,68011,820
Median Age38.543.4
Median Household Income£35,318£32,641
Employment Rate63%61.1%
Owner Occupied63.3%70%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chadwell St Mary and Snodland?
Chadwell St Mary and Snodland are approximately 11.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chadwell St Mary or Snodland?
Snodland is cheaper, with an average house price of £324,088.
Is Chadwell St Mary or Snodland safer?
Snodland has the lower crime rate at 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chadwell St Mary or Snodland?
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 Snodland?
Chadwell St Mary has faster average broadband at 452.6 Mbps.

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