Billericay vs Canvey Island
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Canvey Island is about 76% cheaper on average. Canvey Island has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Billericay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Canvey Island
£333,839
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Canvey Island
51.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Canvey Island
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Canvey Island
295.5
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Canvey Island
67.5
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Canvey Island
£34,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Canvey Island is £333,839, which is 76% less than Billericay at £588,207. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Canvey Island it is a flat at £199,882.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 124% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £360,124).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Canvey Island prices grew faster — 36% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Canvey Island (51.7 per 1,000) compared to Billericay (85.3 per 1,000), a 65% difference. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Canvey Island 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 EnglandBillericay has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 77.8% in Canvey Island. Billericay has 10 schools in total, while Canvey Island has 12.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Canvey Island School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Canvey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 12 |
| Primary | 8 | 10 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billericay offers faster average downloads at 419.2 Mbps, compared to 295.5 Mbps in Canvey Island. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 98.8% in Canvey Island. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 51.3% in Canvey Island.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (419 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Billericay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 67.5 (band D) in Canvey Island. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,213 in Canvey Island. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.7% in Canvey Island.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 46.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £34,910 in Canvey Island. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 47.1 in Canvey Island. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 55.1% in Canvey Island. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 80.1% in Canvey Island.
| Indicator | Billericay | Canvey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 38,004 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £34,910 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 80.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 18.5% |
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