Chigwell vs Epping
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Epping offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Epping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chigwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chigwell
£617,191
Epping
£599,448
Crime Rate
Chigwell
64.1
Epping
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chigwell
100.0%
Epping
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chigwell
433.8
Epping
410.5
EPC Rating
Chigwell
70.6
Epping
69.8
Median Income
Chigwell
£36,572
Epping
£36,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Epping is £599,448, which is 3% less than Chigwell at £617,191. The most affordable entry point in Chigwell is a flat at £338,714, while in Epping it is a flat at £358,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Chigwell (£1,338,738 vs £907,951).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epping prices grew faster — 16% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 57.3 offences per 1,000 people, Epping is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Chigwell's 64.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chigwell 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 EnglandChigwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Epping. Chigwell has 4 schools in total, while Epping has 3.
Chigwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 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 | Chigwell | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chigwell offers faster average downloads at 433.8 Mbps, compared to 410.5 Mbps in Epping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Chigwell and 91.5% in Epping. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Chigwell and 79.9% in Epping.
Chigwell is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (434 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chigwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Epping. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,152 in Chigwell and £1,287 in Epping. 63% of homes in Chigwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Epping.
Chigwell has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,572 in Chigwell and £36,117 in Epping. The median age is 41 in Chigwell and 44.1 in Epping. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Chigwell and 59.9% in Epping. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Chigwell versus 69.6% in Epping.
| Indicator | Chigwell | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,251 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 41 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,572 | £36,117 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 32.4% |
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