Basildon vs Boreham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Basildon is about 8% cheaper on average. Boreham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Boreham
£385,221
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Boreham
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Boreham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Boreham
348.8
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Boreham
71.3
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Boreham
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Basildon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,811 versus £385,221 in Boreham. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Boreham it is a flat at £155,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Basildon (£189,398 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basildon prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 69.4 offences per 1,000 people, Boreham is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Basildon's 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Boreham 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 Boreham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.3% in Basildon.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Boreham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 1 |
| Primary | 28 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Basildon enjoy 430.5 Mbps on average, while Boreham lags behind at 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 93% in Boreham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 63.5% in Boreham.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (431 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basildon is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Boreham's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,219 in Boreham. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Boreham.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basildon has a population of 115,679 while Boreham has 3,561. Median household income is £34,275.8 in Boreham and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 45 in Boreham. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 59.9% in Boreham.
| Indicator | Basildon | Boreham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 3,561 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 30.4% |
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