Coggeshall vs Great Dunmow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Dunmow wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coggeshall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coggeshall
£437,112
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
Great Dunmow
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
Great Dunmow
409.4
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
Great Dunmow
71.4
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
Great Dunmow
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Coggeshall commands an average of £437,112, compared with £397,500 in Great Dunmow – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in Great Dunmow it is a terraced at £397,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £311,405).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Coggeshall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.4 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Great Dunmow. The most common crime category in Coggeshall is violent-crime, while in Great Dunmow 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 100% in Great Dunmow. There are 2 schools in Coggeshall and 3 in Great Dunmow.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coggeshall | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Coggeshall and 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 95.4% in Great Dunmow. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 79% in Great Dunmow.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (417 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Great Dunmow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Coggeshall averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,215 in Great Dunmow. 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Dunmow.
Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow and £32,465.3 in Coggeshall. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 44.1 in Great Dunmow. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 69.5% in Great Dunmow. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 61.1% in Great Dunmow.
| Indicator | Coggeshall | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 9,846 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 32.1% |
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