Coggeshall vs Long Melford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Long Melford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower.
Avg House Price
Coggeshall
£437,112
Long Melford
£392,132
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
Long Melford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
Long Melford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
Long Melford
352.7
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
Long Melford
69.9
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
Long Melford
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Coggeshall commands an average of £437,112, compared with £392,132 in Long Melford – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in Long Melford it is a flat at £179,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Coggeshall (£635,475 vs £477,965).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coggeshall prices grew faster — 28% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Coggeshall and Long Melford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Coggeshall and Long Melford. Coggeshall has 2 schools and Long Melford has 1 schools.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coggeshall | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Coggeshall and 352.7 Mbps in Long Melford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 94.3% in Long Melford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 65.6% in Long Melford.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (417 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Long Melford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Coggeshall averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,277 in Long Melford. 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Long Melford.
Long Melford has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,465.3 in Coggeshall and £32,217.3 in Long Melford. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 45.7 in Long Melford. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 66.3% in Long Melford. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 58.8% in Long Melford.
| Indicator | Coggeshall | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 3,895 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 27.9% |
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