Basildon vs Cuxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Basildon wins on house prices with a 14% gap. For families, Cuxton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Cuxton
£409,788
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Cuxton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Cuxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Cuxton
403.5
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Cuxton
71.1
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Cuxton
£31,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £352,811, Basildon undercuts Cuxton (£409,788) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Cuxton it is a terraced at £335,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 5% pricier in Cuxton (£335,000 vs £319,635).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuxton prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Basildon and Cuxton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 33 schools in Basildon, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuxton, 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.
Cuxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 2 |
| Primary | 28 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Basildon averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of Cuxton's 403.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 95.1% in Cuxton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 75.1% in Cuxton.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (431 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Basildon, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Cuxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,086 in Cuxton. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Cuxton.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,820 in Basildon and £31,931 in Cuxton. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 41.9 in Cuxton. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 59.8% in Cuxton. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 65.6% in Cuxton. Basildon has a population of 115,679 and Cuxton has 3,039.
| Indicator | Basildon | Cuxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 3,039 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £31,931 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 28.3% |
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