Basildon vs Gillingham (Medway)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gillingham (medway) is about 8% cheaper on average. Gillingham (medway) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gillingham (medway) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Gillingham (Medway)
£326,475
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Gillingham (Medway)
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Gillingham (Medway)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Gillingham (Medway)
479.7
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Gillingham (Medway)
71.3
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Gillingham (Medway)
£31,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Gillingham (medway) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £326,475 versus £352,811 in Basildon. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Gillingham (medway) it is a flat at £155,412.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Basildon (£189,398 vs £155,412).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gillingham (medway) prices grew faster — 33% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Gillingham (medway) (0.3 per 1,000) compared to Basildon (85.3 per 1,000), a 28333% difference. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Gillingham (medway) 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 Gillingham (medway): 96.3% 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.
Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 33 |
| Primary | 28 | 25 |
| Secondary | 5 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gillingham (medway) enjoy 479.7 Mbps on average, while Basildon lags behind at 430.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 98.1% in Gillingham (medway). Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 95.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (480 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Basildon is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Gillingham (medway)'s band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,042 in Gillingham (medway). 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Gillingham (medway).
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Basildon has a population of 115,679 while Gillingham (medway) has 108,485. Median household income is £33,820 in Basildon and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 41.7 in Gillingham (medway). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 58.1% in Gillingham (medway).
| Indicator | Basildon | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 108,485 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £31,915.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 24.6% |
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