Chipping Ongar vs Stansted Mountfitchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Stansted Mountfitchet is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Stansted Mountfitchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Ongar edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Ongar
£568,739
Stansted Mountfitchet
£523,378
Crime Rate
Chipping Ongar
64.3
Stansted Mountfitchet
51.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Ongar
100.0%
Stansted Mountfitchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Ongar
445.8
Stansted Mountfitchet
292.9
EPC Rating
Chipping Ongar
71.2
Stansted Mountfitchet
73.8
Median Income
Chipping Ongar
£37,208
Stansted Mountfitchet
£36,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Chipping Ongar commands an average of £568,739, compared with £523,378 in Stansted Mountfitchet – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Ongar is a flat at £237,182, while in Stansted Mountfitchet it is a flat at £255,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Chipping Ongar (£460,618 vs £364,638).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stansted Mountfitchet prices grew faster — 36% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandStansted Mountfitchet has a crime rate of 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Chipping Ongar at 64.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipping Ongar is violent-crime, while in Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet. There are 1 schools in Chipping Ongar and 4 in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Chipping Ongar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stansted Mountfitchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Ongar | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.8 Mbps in Chipping Ongar and 292.9 Mbps in Stansted Mountfitchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Chipping Ongar and 81.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Chipping Ongar and 46.7% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Chipping Ongar is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (446 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stansted Mountfitchet, scoring 73.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Chipping Ongar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,220 in Chipping Ongar and £1,241 in Stansted Mountfitchet. 65.4% of homes in Chipping Ongar have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Stansted Mountfitchet has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,207.5 in Chipping Ongar and £36,210 in Stansted Mountfitchet. The median age is 44.3 in Chipping Ongar and 44.5 in Stansted Mountfitchet. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Chipping Ongar and 62.2% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Chipping Ongar versus 70.6% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Chipping Ongar has a population of 3,922 and Stansted Mountfitchet has 8,629.
| Indicator | Chipping Ongar | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,922 | 8,629 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,207.5 | £36,210 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 36.6% |
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