Chipping Ongar vs Galleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Galleywood wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Chipping Ongar has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Ongar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Ongar
£568,739
Galleywood
£486,412
Crime Rate
Chipping Ongar
64.3
Galleywood
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Ongar
100.0%
Galleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Ongar
445.8
Galleywood
448.1
EPC Rating
Chipping Ongar
71.2
Galleywood
70.6
Median Income
Chipping Ongar
£37,208
Galleywood
£33,024
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £486,412, Galleywood undercuts Chipping Ongar (£568,739) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Ongar is a flat at £237,182, while in Galleywood it is a terraced at £343,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Chipping Ongar (£855,624 vs £619,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipping Ongar prices grew faster — 13% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Chipping Ongar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.3 per 1,000 versus 69.4 per 1,000 in Galleywood. The most common crime category in Chipping Ongar is violent-crime, while in Galleywood 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Chipping Ongar, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Galleywood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chipping Ongar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Galleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Ongar | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Galleywood averages 448.1 Mbps – ahead of Chipping Ongar's 445.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Chipping Ongar and 98% in Galleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Chipping Ongar and 85.4% in Galleywood.
Galleywood is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (448 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chipping Ongar, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Galleywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,220 in Chipping Ongar and £1,169 in Galleywood. 65.4% of homes in Chipping Ongar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Galleywood.
Chipping Ongar has more energy-efficient housing — 65.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,207.5 in Chipping Ongar and £33,024 in Galleywood. The median age is 44.3 in Chipping Ongar and 43.6 in Galleywood. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chipping Ongar and 60.8% in Galleywood. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Chipping Ongar versus 70% in Galleywood. Chipping Ongar has a population of 3,922 and Galleywood has 6,410.
| Indicator | Chipping Ongar | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,922 | 6,410 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,207.5 | £33,024 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 33.9% |
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