Ashingdon vs Billericay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashingdon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Billericay
£588,207
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Billericay
85.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Billericay
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Billericay
419.2
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Billericay
71
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Billericay
£38,650
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Billericay commands an average of £588,207, compared with £437,500 in Ashingdon – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Billericay it is a flat at £238,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAshingdon has a crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Billericay 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 Ashingdon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Billericay. There are 1 schools in Ashingdon and 10 in Billericay.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Billericay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.0 Mbps in Ashingdon and 419.2 Mbps in Billericay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 97.9% in Billericay. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 80.9% in Billericay.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (433 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billericay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Ashingdon averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,108 in Billericay. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Billericay.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £37,256 in Ashingdon. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 43.2 in Billericay. Owner-occupancy is 80.6% in Ashingdon versus 67.6% in Billericay. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 60.1% in Billericay.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Billericay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 34,068 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £38,649.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 30% |
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