Basildon vs Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Tilbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Tilbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tilbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basildon
£352,811
Tilbury
£313,948
Crime Rate
Basildon
85.3
Tilbury
84.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basildon
91.3%
Tilbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basildon
430.5
Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Basildon
71.5
Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Basildon
£33,820
Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Basildon commands an average of £352,811, compared with £313,948 in Tilbury – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Basildon is a flat at £189,398, while in Tilbury it is a flat at £191,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 5% pricier in Tilbury (£569,250 vs £541,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basildon prices grew faster — 26% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandTilbury has a crime rate of 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Basildon at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Basildon is violent-crime, while in Tilbury 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Tilbury, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.3% in Basildon. There are 33 schools in Basildon and 3 in Tilbury.
Basildon School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 33 schools (28 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basildon | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 3 |
| Primary | 28 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.5 Mbps in Basildon and 391.1 Mbps in Tilbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Basildon and 89.8% in Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Basildon and 75.4% in Tilbury.
Basildon is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (431 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Basildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Tilbury averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,033 in Basildon and £1,043 in Tilbury. 70% of homes in Basildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Tilbury.
Basildon has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in Tilbury and £33,820 in Basildon. The median age is 41.4 in Basildon and 38.5 in Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Basildon versus 63.3% in Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Basildon and 63% in Tilbury.
| Indicator | Basildon | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,679 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,820 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.6% | 26.2% |
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