Basildon vs Meopham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Basildon wins on house prices with a 42% gap. For families, Meopham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Meopham
£606,701
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Meopham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Meopham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Meopham
297.6
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Meopham
70.9
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Meopham
£33,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £352,811, Basildon undercuts Meopham (£606,701) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Meopham it is a flat at £227,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Meopham (£711,270 vs £541,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Meopham prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Basildon and Meopham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 33 schools in Basildon, 91.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Meopham, which has 2 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.
Meopham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 2 |
| Primary | 28 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Basildon averages 430.5 Mbps – ahead of Meopham's 297.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 89.3% in Meopham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 50.9% in Meopham.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (431 vs 298 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Basildon, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Meopham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,158 in Meopham. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Meopham.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,820 in Basildon and £33,518.5 in Meopham. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 42.3 in Meopham. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 60.8% in Meopham. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 67.3% in Meopham. Basildon has a population of 115,679 and Meopham has 4,349.
| Indicator | Basildon | Meopham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 4,349 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £33,518.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 32.2% |
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