Billericay vs East Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
East Tilbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 67% lower. East Tilbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
East Tilbury
£351,611
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
East Tilbury
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
East Tilbury
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
East Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
East Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
East Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Billericay commands an average of £588,207, compared with £351,611 in East Tilbury – a difference of 67%. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in East Tilbury it is a flat at £160,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 84% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £438,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Tilbury prices grew faster — 40% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEast Tilbury has a crime rate of 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in East Tilbury 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Billericay and East Tilbury. Billericay has 10 schools and East Tilbury has 1 schools.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Billericay | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.2 Mbps in Billericay and 391.1 Mbps in East Tilbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 89.8% in East Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 75.4% in East Tilbury.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (419 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billericay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while East Tilbury averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,043 in East Tilbury. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in East Tilbury.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £35,318 in East Tilbury. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 38.5 in East Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 63.3% in East Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 63% in East Tilbury.
| Indicator | Billericay | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 5,751 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 26.2% |
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