Chipping Ongar vs Epping
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Chipping Ongar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Epping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Ongar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Ongar
£568,739
Epping
£599,448
Crime Rate
Chipping Ongar
64.3
Epping
57.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Ongar
100.0%
Epping
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Ongar
445.8
Epping
410.5
EPC Rating
Chipping Ongar
71.2
Epping
69.8
Median Income
Chipping Ongar
£37,208
Epping
£36,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Epping commands an average of £599,448, compared with £568,739 in Chipping Ongar – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Ongar is a flat at £237,182, while in Epping it is a flat at £358,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Epping (£358,489 vs £237,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epping prices grew faster — 16% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEpping has a crime rate of 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Chipping Ongar at 64.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipping Ongar 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 Chipping Ongar, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Epping. There are 1 schools in Chipping Ongar and 3 in Epping.
Chipping Ongar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Chipping Ongar | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.8 Mbps in Chipping Ongar and 410.5 Mbps in Epping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Chipping Ongar and 91.5% in Epping. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Chipping Ongar and 79.9% in Epping.
Chipping Ongar is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (446 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chipping Ongar, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Epping. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,220 in Chipping Ongar and £1,287 in Epping. 65.4% of homes in Chipping Ongar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Epping.
Chipping Ongar has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,207.5 in Chipping Ongar and £36,117 in Epping. The median age is 44.3 in Chipping Ongar and 44.1 in Epping. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chipping Ongar and 59.9% in Epping. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Chipping Ongar versus 69.6% in Epping. Chipping Ongar has a population of 3,922 and Epping has 10,693.
| Indicator | Chipping Ongar | Epping |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,922 | 10,693 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,207.5 | £36,117 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 32.4% |
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