Compare Epping Forest against Colchester
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Epping Forest and Colchester.
Population comparison
- Population for Epping Forest
- 132,175
- Population for Colchester
- 197,200
- Difference
- -65,025
- Percentage Difference
- -39.48%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Epping Forest
- 62,085 (74.2%)
- # People Employed in Colchester
- 88,380 (72.4%)
- Difference
- 62,085
- Percentage Difference
- -34.95%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Epping Forest
- 18,235 (21.8%)
- # People Inactive in Colchester
- 28,260 (23.2%)
- Difference
- 18,235
- Percentage Difference
- -43.12%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Epping Forest
- 3,350 (4.0%)
- # People unemployed in Colchester
- 5,390 (4.4%)
- Difference
- 3,350
- Percentage Difference
- -46.68%
Comparing crimes by type for Epping Forest and Colchester
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Epping Forest
Colchester
Crime Statistics
See how Epping Forest and Colchester compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Epping Forest | Crimes in Colchester | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Epping Forest and Colchester from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Epping Forest and Colchester.
Epping Forest
Colchester
Compare Property prices over time for Epping Forest and Colchester
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Epping Forest - Detached Price
Colchester - Detached Price
Epping Forest - Semi Price
Colchester - Semi Price
Epping Forest - Terraced Price
Colchester - Terraced Price
Epping Forest - Flat Price
Colchester - Flat Price
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £1,053,501.49 / £554,191.88 | £612,767.81 / £347,910.25 | £457,939.97 / £281,423.38 | £307,405.42 / £179,720.14 |
| 2022 | £1,038,962.60 / £529,355.52 | £604,939.36 / £332,398.90 | £453,395.53 / £270,168.40 | £306,439.32 / £173,941.84 |
| 2021 | £949,578.97 / £474,542.07 | £555,188.80 / £298,090.81 | £418,287.42 / £243,687.47 | £293,000.58 / £162,988.50 |
| 2020 | £879,736.33 / £436,158.28 | £521,412.63 / £276,061.17 | £392,800.02 / £225,661.46 | £283,981.52 / £155,662.01 |
| 2019 | £864,128.84 / £434,380.72 | £511,351.29 / £274,973.97 | £385,872.38 / £225,129.88 | £286,591.15 / £158,800.33 |
| 2018 | £869,693.38 / £435,289.07 | £513,901.24 / £275,528.63 | £388,478.32 / £226,041.11 | £293,366.75 / £161,938.80 |
| 2017 | £856,996.11 / £422,927.91 | £504,672.83 / £266,800.00 | £383,142.15 / £219,644.58 | £295,859.73 / £160,593.13 |
| 2016 | £815,545.10 / £391,198.63 | £481,891.45 / £247,263.98 | £366,501.30 / £204,034.01 | £278,372.08 / £146,601.04 |
| 2015 | £723,364.15 / £351,397.96 | £425,990.72 / £222,340.28 | £324,562.70 / £184,031.56 | £246,409.73 / £132,035.58 |
| 2014 | £653,525.56 / £320,156.22 | £384,216.82 / £203,027.89 | £294,189.85 / £169,015.58 | £224,009.20 / £121,363.35 |
| 2013 | £592,932.69 / £294,300.05 | £344,057.23 / £186,491.53 | £263,262.73 / £155,512.86 | £201,698.01 / £112,102.40 |
| 2012 | £568,179.89 / £286,189.78 | £330,154.77 / £181,453.30 | £252,246.37 / £151,289.14 | £195,631.41 / £110,418.21 |
| 2011 | £558,483.41 / £284,318.97 | £321,029.64 / £178,895.98 | £244,281.76 / £149,106.10 | £193,110.12 / £110,503.93 |
| 2010 | £554,043.46 / £283,469.01 | £321,413.95 / £180,098.63 | £245,932.95 / £150,192.26 | £195,770.40 / £111,243.84 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 37k vs 68k
- Median Salary
- £31,370 vs £28,121
- Annual Percentage Change
- 9.3% vs 15.7%
- Mean Salary
- £40,872 vs £36,704
Epping Forest Salary
Colchester Salary
See how Epping Forest compares to other areas in East
| Industry | Epping Forest Count | Colchester Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 195 | 235 | -40 | -18.6% |
| Production | 415 | 415 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 1,825 | 1,320 | +505 | + 32.11% |
| Motor Trades | 210 | 250 | -40 | -17.39% |
| Wholesale | 385 | 260 | +125 | + 38.76% |
| Retail | 545 | 500 | +45 | + 8.61% |
| Transport | 280 | 310 | -30 | -10.17% |
| Accommodation Food | 370 | 390 | -20 | -5.26% |
| Information Comms | 525 | 480 | +45 | + 8.96% |
| Finance Insurance | 160 | 190 | -30 | -17.14% |
| Property | 505 | 325 | +180 | + 43.37% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 1,180 | 1,110 | +70 | + 6.11% |
| Business Admin | 840 | 645 | +195 | + 26.26% |
| Public Admin Defence | 15 | 30 | -15 | -66.67% |
| Education | 155 | 155 | 0 | 0% |
| Health | 250 | 370 | -120 | -38.71% |
| Arts Entertainment | 500 | 430 | +70 | + 15.05% |