Town comparison
Billericay vs Broomfield
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Broomfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Broomfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Broomfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Broomfield
£404,519
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Broomfield
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Broomfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Broomfield
417.3
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Broomfield
72.2
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Broomfield
£34,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £404,519, Broomfield undercuts Billericay (£588,207) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Broomfield it is a flat at £232,362.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Billericay (£490,721 vs £380,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBroomfield has a crime rate of 69 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Broomfield 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 10 schools in Billericay, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Broomfield, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broomfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Broomfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billericay averages 419.2 Mbps – ahead of Broomfield's 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 96.2% in Broomfield. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 79.8% in Broomfield.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (419 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Broomfield, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Billericay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,205 in Broomfield. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Broomfield.
Broomfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 67% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £34,617 in Broomfield. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 44 in Broomfield. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 61.5% in Broomfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 70.3% in Broomfield. Billericay has a population of 34,068 and Broomfield has 3,491.
| Indicator | Billericay | Broomfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 3,491 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £34,617 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 35.2% |
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