Basildon vs Havering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Basildon is about 17% cheaper on average. Havering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Havering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Havering
£425,044
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Havering
68.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Havering
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Havering
443.4
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Havering
68.6
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Havering
£38,905
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Basildon is £352,811, which is 17% less than Havering at £425,044. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Havering it is a flat at £252,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Havering (£252,355 vs £189,398).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Havering prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Havering (68.1 per 1,000) compared to Basildon (85.3 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Havering 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 EnglandHavering has 98.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.3% in Basildon. Basildon has 33 schools in total, while Havering has 77.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havering School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (59 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 77 |
| Primary | 28 | 59 |
| Secondary | 5 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Havering offers faster average downloads at 443.4 Mbps, compared to 430.5 Mbps in Basildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 98% in Havering. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 86.5% in Havering.
Havering is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (443 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Basildon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Havering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,120 in Havering. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.7% in Havering.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 54.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,905 in Havering and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 42.2 in Havering. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 59.5% in Havering. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 69.5% in Havering.
| Indicator | Basildon | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 259,653 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £38,905 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 29.5% |
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