Chelmsford vs Coggeshall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coggeshall is about 7% cheaper on average. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coggeshall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chelmsford
£467,228
Coggeshall
£437,112
Crime Rate
Chelmsford
69.2
Coggeshall
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chelmsford
93.3%
Coggeshall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chelmsford
417.3
Coggeshall
417.3
EPC Rating
Chelmsford
72.2
Coggeshall
69.7
Median Income
Chelmsford
£34,617
Coggeshall
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Coggeshall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,112 versus £467,228 in Chelmsford. The most affordable entry point in Chelmsford is a flat at £224,709, while in Coggeshall it is a flat at £156,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Chelmsford (£224,709 vs £156,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 53.4 offences per 1,000 people, Coggeshall is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Chelmsford's 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chelmsford is violent-crime, while in Coggeshall 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 Coggeshall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.3% in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 34 schools (26 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chelmsford | Coggeshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 34 | 2 |
| Primary | 26 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 93.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chelmsford enjoy 417.3 Mbps on average, while Coggeshall lags behind at 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chelmsford and 89.8% in Coggeshall. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Chelmsford and 81.8% in Coggeshall.
Chelmsford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (417 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chelmsford is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Coggeshall's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Chelmsford and £1,252 in Coggeshall. 68.2% of homes in Chelmsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Coggeshall.
Chelmsford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chelmsford has a population of 110,612 while Coggeshall has 3,767. Median household income is £34,617 in Chelmsford and £32,465.3 in Coggeshall. The median age is 44 in Chelmsford and 44.9 in Coggeshall. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Chelmsford and 58.2% in Coggeshall.
| Indicator | Chelmsford | Coggeshall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,612 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £32,465.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 29.2% |
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