Harwich vs Jaywick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Jaywick is about 26% cheaper on average. Harwich has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Harwich
£250,032
Jaywick
£198,952
Crime Rate
Harwich
79.1
Jaywick
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Harwich
87.5%
Jaywick
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Harwich
387
Jaywick
446.8
EPC Rating
Harwich
70
Jaywick
70
Median Income
Harwich
£29,832
Jaywick
£29,832
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Jaywick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £198,952 versus £250,032 in Harwich. The most affordable entry point in Harwich is a flat at £115,300, while in Jaywick it is a terraced at £121,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 116% pricier in Harwich (£341,587 vs £158,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jaywick prices grew faster — 66% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 79.1 offences per 1,000 people, Harwich is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Jaywick's 79.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Harwich 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 Harwich and Jaywick. Harwich has 8 schools and Jaywick has 1 schools.
Harwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jaywick School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Harwich | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Jaywick enjoy 446.8 Mbps on average, while Harwich lags behind at 387.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Harwich and 99.5% in Jaywick. Gigabit availability stands at 73.5% in Harwich and 87.2% in Jaywick.
Jaywick is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (447 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Harwich is band D (score 70), ahead of Jaywick's band D (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Harwich and £1,206 in Jaywick. 56.4% of homes in Harwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Jaywick.
Harwich has more energy-efficient housing — 56.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Harwich has a population of 19,582 while Jaywick has 5,080. Median household income is £29,832 in Harwich and £29,832 in Jaywick. The median age is 50.3 in Harwich and 50.3 in Jaywick. Employment rates stand at 46.7% in Harwich and 46.7% in Jaywick.
| Indicator | Harwich | Jaywick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,582 | 5,080 |
| Median Age | 50.3 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,832 | £29,832 |
| Employment Rate | 46.7% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.9% | 19.9% |
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