Town comparison
Colchester vs Kelvedon and Feering
Which is better to live in? 8.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Colchester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Kelvedon And Feering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kelvedon And Feering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colchester
£371,691
Kelvedon and Feering
£434,907
Crime Rate
Colchester
80.5
Kelvedon and Feering
53.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colchester
97.3%
Kelvedon and Feering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colchester
417.5
Kelvedon and Feering
261.1
EPC Rating
Colchester
70
Kelvedon and Feering
70.3
Median Income
Colchester
£30,648
Kelvedon and Feering
£33,111
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Kelvedon And Feering commands an average of £434,907, compared with £371,691 in Colchester – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Colchester is a flat at £174,465, while in Kelvedon And Feering it is a flat at £256,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Kelvedon And Feering (£256,250 vs £174,465).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Colchester prices grew faster — 22% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandKelvedon And Feering has a crime rate of 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51% lower than Colchester at 80.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colchester is violent-crime, while in Kelvedon And Feering 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 Kelvedon And Feering, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.3% in Colchester. There are 47 schools in Colchester and 2 in Kelvedon And Feering.
Colchester School Inspection Breakdown
97.3% of 47 schools (37 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kelvedon and Feering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colchester | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 47 | 2 |
| Primary | 37 | 2 |
| Secondary | 10 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.5 Mbps in Colchester and 261.1 Mbps in Kelvedon And Feering. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Colchester and 94.4% in Kelvedon And Feering. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Colchester and 43.8% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Colchester is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (418 vs 261 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kelvedon And Feering, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band D) in Colchester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Colchester and £1,206 in Kelvedon And Feering. 59.2% of homes in Colchester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Kelvedon And Feering.
Kelvedon And Feering has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,111 in Kelvedon And Feering and £30,648 in Colchester. The median age is 46 in Colchester and 44.6 in Kelvedon And Feering. Employment rates stand at 52.8% in Colchester and 58.5% in Kelvedon And Feering. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Colchester versus 69.5% in Kelvedon And Feering. Colchester has a population of 130,396 and Kelvedon And Feering has 4,771.
| Indicator | Colchester | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,396 | 4,771 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,648 | £33,111 |
| Employment Rate | 52.8% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 27.8% |
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