Colchester vs Jaywick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Jaywick is about 87% cheaper on average. Jaywick has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Colchester
£371,691
Jaywick
£198,952
Crime Rate
Colchester
80.5
Jaywick
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colchester
97.3%
Jaywick
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Colchester
417.5
Jaywick
446.8
EPC Rating
Colchester
70
Jaywick
70
Median Income
Colchester
£30,648
Jaywick
£29,832
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Jaywick is £198,952, which is 87% less than Colchester at £371,691. The most affordable entry point in Colchester is a flat at £174,465, while in Jaywick it is a terraced at £121,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 225% pricier in Colchester (£514,316 vs £158,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jaywick prices grew faster — 66% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 79.1 offences per 1,000 people, Jaywick is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Colchester's 80.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colchester is violent-crime, while in Jaywick 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Colchester and Jaywick. Colchester has 47 schools and Jaywick has 1 schools.
Colchester School Inspection Breakdown
97.3% of 47 schools (37 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jaywick School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Colchester | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 47 | 1 |
| Primary | 37 | 1 |
| Secondary | 10 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Jaywick offers faster average downloads at 446.8 Mbps, compared to 417.5 Mbps in Colchester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Colchester and 99.5% in Jaywick. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Colchester and 87.2% in Jaywick.
Jaywick is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (447 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Colchester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band D) versus 70 (band D) in Jaywick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Colchester and £1,206 in Jaywick. 59.2% of homes in Colchester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Jaywick.
Colchester has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,648 in Colchester and £29,832 in Jaywick. The median age is 46 in Colchester and 50.3 in Jaywick. Employment rates stand at 52.8% in Colchester and 46.7% in Jaywick. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Colchester versus 71.5% in Jaywick.
| Indicator | Colchester | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,396 | 5,080 |
| Median Age | 46 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,648 | £29,832 |
| Employment Rate | 52.8% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 19.9% |
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