Coggeshall vs Danbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coggeshall is about 27% cheaper on average. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coggeshall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coggeshall
£437,112
Danbury
£602,125
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
Danbury
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
Danbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
Danbury
348.8
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
Danbury
71.3
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
Danbury
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Coggeshall is £437,112, which is 27% less than Danbury at £602,125. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Danbury (£340,000 vs £156,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Coggeshall (53.4 per 1,000) compared to Danbury (69.1 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Coggeshall is violent-crime, while in Danbury 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 EnglandCoggeshall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Danbury. Coggeshall has 2 schools in total, while Danbury has 2.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Danbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coggeshall | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coggeshall offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 348.8 Mbps in Danbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 63.5% in Danbury.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (417 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Danbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Coggeshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,219 in Danbury. 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.
Danbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,275.8 in Danbury and £32,465.3 in Coggeshall. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 45 in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 59.9% in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 71.2% in Danbury.
| Indicator | Coggeshall | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 6,196 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 30.4% |
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