Epping vs Stansted Mountfitchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stansted Mountfitchet is about 15% cheaper on average. Stansted Mountfitchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epping edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Epping
£599,448
Stansted Mountfitchet
£523,378
Crime Rate
Epping
57.3
Stansted Mountfitchet
51.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Epping
100.0%
Stansted Mountfitchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Epping
410.5
Stansted Mountfitchet
292.9
EPC Rating
Epping
69.8
Stansted Mountfitchet
73.8
Median Income
Epping
£36,117
Stansted Mountfitchet
£36,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Stansted Mountfitchet more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £523,378 versus £599,448 in Epping. The most affordable entry point in Epping is a flat at £358,489, while in Stansted Mountfitchet it is a flat at £255,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Epping (£522,078 vs £364,638).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stansted Mountfitchet prices grew faster — 36% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 51.9 offences per 1,000 people, Stansted Mountfitchet is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Epping's 57.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Epping is violent-crime, while in Stansted Mountfitchet 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 favours Epping: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Epping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stansted Mountfitchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Epping | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Epping enjoy 410.5 Mbps on average, while Stansted Mountfitchet lags behind at 292.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Epping and 81.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Epping and 46.7% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Epping is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (411 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Stansted Mountfitchet is band C (score 73.8), ahead of Epping's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Epping and £1,241 in Stansted Mountfitchet. 61.3% of homes in Epping have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Stansted Mountfitchet has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Epping has a population of 10,693 while Stansted Mountfitchet has 8,629. Median household income is £36,210 in Stansted Mountfitchet and £36,117 in Epping. The median age is 44.1 in Epping and 44.5 in Stansted Mountfitchet. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Epping and 62.2% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
| Indicator | Epping | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,693 | 8,629 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £36,117 | £36,210 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 36.6% |
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