Ashingdon vs Basildon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Basildon wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Basildon
£352,811
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Basildon
85.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Basildon
91.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Basildon
430.5
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Basildon
71.5
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Basildon
£33,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £352,811, Basildon undercuts Ashingdon (£437,500) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Basildon it is a flat at £189,398.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Basildon (£541,660 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ashingdon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.6 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Basildon. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Basildon 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Ashingdon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Basildon, which has 33 schools, the figure is 91.3%.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Basildon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 33 |
| Primary | 1 | 28 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashingdon averages 433.0 Mbps – ahead of Basildon's 430.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 95.7% in Basildon. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 84.1% in Basildon.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (433 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Basildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Ashingdon averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,033 in Basildon. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70% in Basildon.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 41.4 in Basildon. Owner-occupancy is 80.6% in Ashingdon versus 63.2% in Basildon. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 59.9% in Basildon.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Basildon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 115,679 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £33,820 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 24.6% |
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