Earls Colne vs Great Dunmow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Dunmow wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Earls Colne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Earls Colne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Earls Colne
£399,189
Great Dunmow
£397,500
Crime Rate
Earls Colne
53.9
Great Dunmow
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Colne
100.0%
Great Dunmow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Earls Colne
417.3
Great Dunmow
409.4
EPC Rating
Earls Colne
69.7
Great Dunmow
71.4
Median Income
Earls Colne
£32,465
Great Dunmow
£35,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Earls Colne commands an average of £399,189, compared with £397,500 in Great Dunmow – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Earls Colne is a flat at £175,250, while in Great Dunmow it is a terraced at £397,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Great Dunmow (£397,500 vs £273,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Earls Colne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53.9 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Great Dunmow. The most common crime category in Earls Colne is violent-crime, while in Great Dunmow 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 Earls Colne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Dunmow. There are 1 schools in Earls Colne and 3 in Great Dunmow.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Dunmow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Earls Colne | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Earls Colne and 409.4 Mbps in Great Dunmow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Earls Colne and 95.4% in Great Dunmow. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Earls Colne and 79% in Great Dunmow.
Earls Colne is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (417 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Great Dunmow, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Earls Colne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Earls Colne and £1,215 in Great Dunmow. 60.2% of homes in Earls Colne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Great Dunmow.
Great Dunmow has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,055.3 in Great Dunmow and £32,465.3 in Earls Colne. The median age is 44.9 in Earls Colne and 44.1 in Great Dunmow. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Earls Colne and 61.1% in Great Dunmow. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Earls Colne versus 69.5% in Great Dunmow. Earls Colne has a population of 3,360 and Great Dunmow has 9,846.
| Indicator | Earls Colne | Great Dunmow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,360 | 9,846 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £35,055.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 32.1% |
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