Basildon vs Broomfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Basildon wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Broomfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Broomfield
£404,519
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Broomfield
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Broomfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Broomfield
417.3
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Broomfield
72.2
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Broomfield
£34,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £352,811, Basildon undercuts Broomfield (£404,519) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Broomfield it is a flat at £232,362.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Broomfield (£677,800 vs £541,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basildon prices grew faster — 26% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Broomfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Basildon. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Broomfield 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 33 schools in Basildon, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Broomfield, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Broomfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 2 |
| Primary | 28 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Basildon averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of Broomfield's 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 96.2% in Broomfield. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 79.8% in Broomfield.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (431 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broomfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Basildon averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,205 in Broomfield. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Broomfield.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,617 in Broomfield and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 44 in Broomfield. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 70.3% in Broomfield. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 61.5% in Broomfield.
| Indicator | Basildon | Broomfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 3,491 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £34,617 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 35.2% |
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