Basildon vs Ingatestone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Basildon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. Ingatestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingatestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Ingatestone
£740,946
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Ingatestone
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Ingatestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Ingatestone
263.3
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Ingatestone
70.6
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Ingatestone
£36,610
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £352,811, Basildon undercuts Ingatestone (£740,946) by around 52% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Ingatestone it is a flat at £337,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Ingatestone (£982,188 vs £541,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basildon prices grew faster — 26% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandIngatestone has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Basildon at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Ingatestone 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 EnglandOf the 33 schools in Basildon, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ingatestone, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingatestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 3 |
| Primary | 28 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Basildon averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of Ingatestone's 263.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 90.1% in Ingatestone. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 45% in Ingatestone.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (431 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Basildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Ingatestone averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,168 in Ingatestone. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ingatestone.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,610 in Ingatestone and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 43.5 in Ingatestone. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 68.7% in Ingatestone. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 60.2% in Ingatestone.
| Indicator | Basildon | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £36,610 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 31.6% |
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