Basildon vs Danbury

At £352,811, Basildon undercuts Danbury (£602,125) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.

Residents of Danbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.1 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Basildon. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Danbury it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 33 schools in Basildon, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Danbury, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Basildon averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of Danbury's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 63.5% in Danbury.

→Basildon is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (431 vs 349 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Basildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Danbury averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,219 in Danbury. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.

→Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,275.8 in Danbury and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 45 in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 71.2% in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 59.9% in Danbury.

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