Billericay vs Brentwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Billericay is about 4% cheaper on average. Brentwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brentwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Brentwood
£611,158
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Brentwood
64.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Brentwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Brentwood
371.6
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Brentwood
69.5
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Brentwood
£41,192
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Billericay is £588,207, which is 4% less than Brentwood at £611,158. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Brentwood it is a flat at £311,789.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Brentwood (£311,789 vs £238,151).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 64 offences per 1,000 people, Brentwood is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Billericay's 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Brentwood 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 EnglandBrentwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Billericay. Billericay has 10 schools in total, while Brentwood has 18.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brentwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Brentwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 18 |
| Primary | 8 | 13 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billericay offers faster average downloads at 419.2 Mbps, compared to 371.6 Mbps in Brentwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 96.6% in Brentwood. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 69.9% in Brentwood.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (419 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Billericay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Brentwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,151 in Brentwood. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Brentwood.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,192 in Brentwood and £38,649.5 in Billericay. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 43.6 in Brentwood. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 59.9% in Brentwood. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 70.7% in Brentwood.
| Indicator | Billericay | Brentwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 55,339 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £41,192 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 70.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32.5% |
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