Chelmsford vs Mayland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Mayland is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Mayland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mayland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chelmsford
£467,228
Mayland
£461,522
Crime Rate
Chelmsford
69.2
Mayland
43.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chelmsford
93.3%
Mayland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chelmsford
417.3
Mayland
348.8
EPC Rating
Chelmsford
72.2
Mayland
71.3
Median Income
Chelmsford
£34,617
Mayland
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Chelmsford commands an average of £467,228, compared with £461,522 in Mayland – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Chelmsford is a flat at £224,709, while in Mayland it is a flat at £147,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Chelmsford (£224,709 vs £147,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mayland prices grew faster — 45% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandMayland has a crime rate of 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60% lower than Chelmsford at 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chelmsford is violent-crime, while in Mayland 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Mayland, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 93.3% in Chelmsford. There are 34 schools in Chelmsford and 1 in Mayland.
Chelmsford School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 34 schools (26 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mayland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chelmsford | Mayland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 34 | 1 |
| Primary | 26 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 93.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Chelmsford and 348.8 Mbps in Mayland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Chelmsford and 93% in Mayland. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Chelmsford and 63.5% in Mayland.
Chelmsford is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (417 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chelmsford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Mayland averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,205 in Chelmsford and £1,219 in Mayland. 68.2% of homes in Chelmsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Mayland.
Chelmsford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,617 in Chelmsford and £34,275.8 in Mayland. The median age is 44 in Chelmsford and 45 in Mayland. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Chelmsford versus 71.2% in Mayland. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Chelmsford and 59.9% in Mayland.
| Indicator | Chelmsford | Mayland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,612 | 3,740 |
| Median Age | 44 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £34,617 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 30.4% |
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