Basildon vs Gravesend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Basildon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. For families, Gravesend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Gravesend
£366,729
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Gravesend
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Gravesend
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Gravesend
436.9
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Gravesend
69.5
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Gravesend
£30,996
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Gravesend commands an average of £366,729, compared with £352,811 in Basildon – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Gravesend (£604,052 vs £541,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basildon prices grew faster — 26% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Basildon and Gravesend at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Gravesend, where 91.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.3% in Basildon. There are 33 schools in Basildon and 15 in Gravesend.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gravesend School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 15 schools (10 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 15 |
| Primary | 28 | 10 |
| Secondary | 5 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 436.9 Mbps in Gravesend and 430.5 Mbps in Basildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 82.4% in Gravesend.
Gravesend is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (437 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Basildon, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Gravesend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,139 in Gravesend. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,820 in Basildon and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 41.6 in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 58.8% in Gravesend. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 62.2% in Gravesend. Basildon has a population of 115,679 and Gravesend has 57,553.
| Indicator | Basildon | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 57,553 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £30,996 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 26.7% |
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