Billericay vs Danbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Billericay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Danbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Danbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Danbury
£602,125
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Danbury
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Danbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Danbury
348.8
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Danbury
71.3
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Danbury
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Danbury commands an average of £602,125, compared with £588,207 in Billericay – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Danbury (£340,000 vs £238,151).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandDanbury has a crime rate of 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Danbury 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 Danbury, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Billericay. There are 10 schools in Billericay and 2 in Danbury.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Danbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.2 Mbps in Billericay and 348.8 Mbps in Danbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 63.5% in Danbury.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (419 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Danbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Billericay averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,219 in Danbury. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.
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 Danbury. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 45 in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 71.2% in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 59.9% in Danbury.
| Indicator | Billericay | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 6,196 |
| 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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