Town comparison
Billericay vs Gravesend
Which is better to live in? 13.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gravesend wins on house prices with a 60% gap. For families, Gravesend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Gravesend
£366,729
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Gravesend
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Gravesend
91.7%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Gravesend
436.9
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Gravesend
69.5
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Gravesend
£30,996
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £366,729, Gravesend undercuts Billericay (£588,207) by around 60% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Billericay (£238,151 vs £171,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Billericay and Gravesend at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 10 schools in Billericay, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gravesend, which has 15 schools, the figure is 91.7%.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gravesend School Inspection Breakdown
91.7% of 15 schools (10 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 15 |
| Primary | 8 | 10 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 91.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gravesend averages 436.9 Mbps – ahead of Billericay's 419.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 82.4% in Gravesend.
Gravesend is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (437 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Billericay, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Gravesend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,139 in Gravesend. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 41.6 in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 58.8% in Gravesend. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 62.2% in Gravesend. Billericay has a population of 34,068 and Gravesend has 57,553.
| Indicator | Billericay | Gravesend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 57,553 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £30,996 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 26.7% |
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