Coggeshall vs Colchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Colchester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coggeshall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coggeshall
£437,112
Colchester
£371,691
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
Colchester
80.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
Colchester
97.3%
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
Colchester
417.5
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
Colchester
70
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
Colchester
£30,648
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Coggeshall commands an average of £437,112, compared with £371,691 in Colchester – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in Colchester it is a flat at £174,465.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Coggeshall (£425,281 vs £330,889).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCoggeshall has a crime rate of 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51% lower than Colchester at 80.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coggeshall is violent-crime, while in Colchester 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 Coggeshall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.3% in Colchester. There are 2 schools in Coggeshall and 47 in Colchester.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Colchester School Inspection Breakdown
97.3% of 47 schools (37 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coggeshall | Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 47 |
| Primary | 1 | 37 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.5 Mbps in Colchester and 417.3 Mbps in Coggeshall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 96% in Colchester. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 81% in Colchester.
Colchester is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (418 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Colchester, scoring 70 on average (band D) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Coggeshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,178 in Colchester. 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Colchester.
Coggeshall has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,465.3 in Coggeshall and £30,648 in Colchester. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 46 in Colchester. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 52.8% in Colchester. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 68% in Colchester. Coggeshall has a population of 3,767 and Colchester has 130,396.
| Indicator | Coggeshall | Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 130,396 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £30,648 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 26.1% |
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