Billericay vs Boreham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Boreham offers lower property prices by roughly 53%. Boreham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Boreham
£385,221
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Boreham
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Boreham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Boreham
348.8
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Boreham
71.3
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Boreham
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Boreham is £385,221, which is 53% less than Billericay at £588,207. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Boreham it is a flat at £155,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 68% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £480,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Boreham (69.4 per 1,000) compared to Billericay (85.3 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Boreham 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 EnglandBoreham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Billericay. Billericay has 10 schools in total, while Boreham has 1.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Boreham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billericay offers faster average downloads at 419.2 Mbps, compared to 348.8 Mbps in Boreham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 93% in Boreham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 63.5% in Boreham.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (419 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boreham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Billericay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,219 in Boreham. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Boreham.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 45 in Boreham. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 59.9% in Boreham. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 71.2% in Boreham.
| Indicator | Billericay | Boreham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 3,561 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30.4% |
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