Coggeshall vs West Mersea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coggeshall 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
West Mersea
£489,070
Crime Rate
Coggeshall
53.4
West Mersea
80.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coggeshall
100.0%
West Mersea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coggeshall
417.3
West Mersea
261.1
EPC Rating
Coggeshall
69.7
West Mersea
70.3
Median Income
Coggeshall
£32,465
West Mersea
£33,111
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Coggeshall is £437,112, which is 11% less than West Mersea at £489,070. The most affordable entry point in Coggeshall is a flat at £156,000, while in West Mersea it is a flat at £252,077.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in West Mersea (£252,077 vs £156,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, West Mersea prices grew faster — 50% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Coggeshall (53.4 per 1,000) compared to West Mersea (80.9 per 1,000), a 51% difference. The most common crime category in Coggeshall is violent-crime, while in West Mersea 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 West Mersea. Coggeshall has 2 schools in total, while West Mersea has 1.
Coggeshall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Mersea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coggeshall | West Mersea |
|---|---|---|
| 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 261.1 Mbps in West Mersea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Coggeshall and 94.4% in West Mersea. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Coggeshall and 43.8% in West Mersea.
Coggeshall is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (417 vs 261 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in West Mersea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Coggeshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Coggeshall and £1,206 in West Mersea. 60.2% of homes in Coggeshall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in West Mersea.
West Mersea has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,111 in West Mersea and £32,465.3 in Coggeshall. The median age is 44.9 in Coggeshall and 44.6 in West Mersea. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Coggeshall and 58.5% in West Mersea. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Coggeshall versus 69.5% in West Mersea.
| Indicator | Coggeshall | West Mersea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 7,071 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £33,111 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 27.8% |
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