Aveley vs Basildon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Basildon offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Basildon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Basildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
Basildon
£352,811
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
Basildon
85.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
Basildon
91.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
Basildon
430.5
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
Basildon
71.5
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
Basildon
£33,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Basildon is £352,811, which is 4% less than Aveley at £367,814. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in Basildon it is a flat at £189,398.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Aveley (£358,393 vs £319,635).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basildon prices grew faster — 26% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Basildon (85.3 per 1,000) compared to Aveley (101.6 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Aveley 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 EnglandBasildon has 91.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Aveley. Aveley has 3 schools in total, while Basildon has 33.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Aveley | Basildon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 33 |
| Primary | 2 | 28 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 91.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aveley offers faster average downloads at 463.2 Mbps, compared to 430.5 Mbps in Basildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 95.7% in Basildon. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 84.1% in Basildon.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (463 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Basildon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,033 in Basildon. 58.3% of homes in Aveley 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 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 41.4 in Basildon. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 59.9% in Basildon. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 63.2% in Basildon.
| Indicator | Aveley | Basildon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 115,679 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £33,820 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 24.6% |
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