Basildon vs East Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Tilbury wins on house prices with a 0% gap. East Tilbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
East Tilbury
£351,611
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
East Tilbury
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
East Tilbury
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
East Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
East Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
East Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £351,611, East Tilbury undercuts Basildon (£352,811) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in East Tilbury it is a flat at £160,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Basildon (£541,660 vs £438,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Tilbury prices grew faster — 40% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of East Tilbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Basildon. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in East Tilbury 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 data is not fully available for both Basildon and East Tilbury. Basildon has 33 schools and East Tilbury has 1 schools.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Basildon | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 1 |
| Primary | 28 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Basildon averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of East Tilbury's 391.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 89.8% in East Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 75.4% in East Tilbury.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (431 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Basildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while East Tilbury averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,043 in East Tilbury. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in East Tilbury.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in East Tilbury and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 38.5 in East Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 63.3% in East Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 63% in East Tilbury.
| Indicator | Basildon | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 5,751 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 26.2% |
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