Billericay vs Havering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Havering is about 38% cheaper on average. Havering has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Havering edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Havering
£425,044
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Havering
68.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Havering
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Havering
443.4
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Havering
68.6
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Havering
£38,905
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Havering more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £425,044 versus £588,207 in Billericay. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Havering it is a flat at £252,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £572,241).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Havering (68.1 per 1,000) compared to Billericay (85.3 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Havering 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 favours Havering: 98.4% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Billericay.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Havering School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (59 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 77 |
| Primary | 8 | 59 |
| Secondary | 2 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Havering enjoy 443.4 Mbps on average, while Billericay lags behind at 419.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 98% in Havering. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 86.5% in Havering.
Havering is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (443 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Billericay is band C (score 71), ahead of Havering's band C (score 68.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,120 in Havering. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.7% in Havering.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 54.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billericay has a population of 34,068 while Havering has 259,653. Median household income is £38,905 in Havering and £38,649.5 in Billericay. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 42.2 in Havering. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 59.5% in Havering.
| Indicator | Billericay | Havering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 259,653 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £38,905 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 29.5% |
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