Cheshunt vs Epping
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Cheshunt is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Epping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epping edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheshunt
£441,723
Epping
£599,448
Crime Rate
Cheshunt
70.2
Epping
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheshunt
85.7%
Epping
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheshunt
450.8
Epping
410.5
EPC Rating
Cheshunt
70.2
Epping
69.8
Median Income
Cheshunt
£35,195
Epping
£36,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Epping commands an average of £599,448, compared with £441,723 in Cheshunt – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Cheshunt is a flat at £233,653, while in Epping it is a flat at £358,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Epping (£358,489 vs £233,653).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEpping has a crime rate of 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Cheshunt at 70.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheshunt is violent-crime, while in Epping 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 Epping, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Cheshunt. There are 17 schools in Cheshunt and 3 in Epping.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Epping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheshunt | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.8 Mbps in Cheshunt and 410.5 Mbps in Epping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Cheshunt and 91.5% in Epping. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Cheshunt and 79.9% in Epping.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (451 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cheshunt leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Epping averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,139 in Cheshunt and £1,287 in Epping. 63.5% of homes in Cheshunt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Epping.
Cheshunt has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,117 in Epping and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 41.9 in Cheshunt and 44.1 in Epping. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Cheshunt versus 69.6% in Epping. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Cheshunt and 59.9% in Epping.
| Indicator | Cheshunt | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,694 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,194.7 | £36,117 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32.4% |
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