Billericay vs Galleywood

At £486,412, Galleywood undercuts Billericay (£588,207) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Galleywood it is a terraced at £343,500.

Residents of Galleywood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.4 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Billericay. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Galleywood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 10 schools in Billericay, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Galleywood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Galleywood averages 448.1 Mbps – ahead of Billericay's 419.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 98% in Galleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 85.4% in Galleywood.

→Galleywood is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (448 vs 419 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Billericay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Galleywood averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,169 in Galleywood. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Galleywood.

→Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £33,024 in Galleywood. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 43.6 in Galleywood. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 70% in Galleywood. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 60.8% in Galleywood.

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