Coggeshall vs Earls Colne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Earls Colne offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coggeshall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coggeshall
£437,112
Earls Colne
£399,189
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
Earls Colne
53.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
Earls Colne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
Earls Colne
417.3
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
Earls Colne
69.7
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
Earls Colne
£32,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Earls Colne is £399,189, which is 10% less than Coggeshall at £437,112. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in Earls Colne it is a flat at £175,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Coggeshall (£425,281 vs £306,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Coggeshall (53.4 per 1,000) compared to Earls Colne (53.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Coggeshall is violent-crime, while in Earls Colne 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 Earls Colne. Coggeshall has 2 schools in total, while Earls Colne has 1.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coggeshall | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coggeshall offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 417.3 Mbps in Earls Colne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 89.8% in Earls Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 81.8% in Earls Colne.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (417 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coggeshall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Earls Colne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,252 in Earls Colne. 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Earls Colne.
Coggeshall has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,465.3 in Coggeshall and £32,465.3 in Earls Colne. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 44.9 in Earls Colne. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 58.2% in Earls Colne. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 67.8% in Earls Colne.
| Indicator | Coggeshall | Earls Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 3,360 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £32,465.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 29.2% |
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