Basildon vs Billericay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Basildon is about 40% cheaper on average. Basildon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Basildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Billericay
£588,207
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Billericay
85.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Billericay
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Billericay
419.2
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Billericay
71
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Billericay
£38,650
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Basildon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,811 versus £588,207 in Billericay. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Billericay it is a flat at £238,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £541,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 85.3 offences per 1,000 people, Basildon is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Billericay's 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Basildon 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Basildon: 91.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Billericay.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) 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 | Basildon | Billericay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 10 |
| Primary | 28 | 8 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Basildon enjoy 430.5 Mbps on average, while Billericay lags behind at 419.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 97.9% in Billericay. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 80.9% in Billericay.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (431 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basildon is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Billericay's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,108 in Billericay. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Billericay.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 67% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basildon has a population of 115,679 while Billericay has 34,068. Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 43.2 in Billericay. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 60.1% in Billericay.
| Indicator | Basildon | Billericay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 34,068 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £38,649.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 30% |
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