Coggeshall vs Halstead (Braintree)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Halstead (braintree) offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Coggeshall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coggeshall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coggeshall
£437,112
Halstead (Braintree)
£395,095
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
Halstead (Braintree)
53.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
Halstead (Braintree)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
Halstead (Braintree)
393.4
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
Halstead (Braintree)
69.9
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
Halstead (Braintree)
£35,932
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Halstead (braintree) is £395,095, which is 11% less than Coggeshall at £437,112. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in Halstead (braintree) it is a flat at £166,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Coggeshall (£425,281 vs £347,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halstead (braintree) prices grew faster — 31% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 53.4 offences per 1,000 people, Coggeshall is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Halstead (braintree)'s 53.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coggeshall is violent-crime, while in Halstead (braintree) 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 Halstead (braintree). Coggeshall has 2 schools in total, while Halstead (braintree) has 4.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halstead (Braintree) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coggeshall | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coggeshall offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 393.4 Mbps in Halstead (braintree). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 95.6% in Halstead (braintree). Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 75.1% in Halstead (braintree).
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (417 vs 393 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Halstead (braintree) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Coggeshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,235 in Halstead (braintree). 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Halstead (braintree).
Halstead (braintree) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,932 in Halstead (braintree) and £32,465.3 in Coggeshall. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 44.2 in Halstead (braintree). Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 60.3% in Halstead (braintree). Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 67.8% in Halstead (braintree).
| Indicator | Coggeshall | Halstead (Braintree) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 13,902 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £35,932 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 25.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Coggeshall and Halstead (braintree)?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Coggeshall or Halstead (braintree)?
Is Coggeshall or Halstead (braintree) safer?
Which has better schools, Coggeshall or Halstead (braintree)?
Which has faster broadband, Coggeshall or Halstead (braintree)?
Keep exploring