Town comparison
Billericay vs Ingatestone
Which is better to live in? 3.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Billericay wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Ingatestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingatestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Ingatestone
£740,946
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Ingatestone
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Ingatestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Ingatestone
263.3
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Ingatestone
70.6
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Ingatestone
£36,610
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ingatestone commands an average of £740,946, compared with £588,207 in Billericay – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Ingatestone it is a flat at £337,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Ingatestone (£337,916 vs £238,151).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ingatestone experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Billericay. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Billericay. There are 10 schools in Billericay and 3 in Ingatestone.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingatestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.2 Mbps in Billericay and 263.3 Mbps in Ingatestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 90.1% in Ingatestone. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 45% in Ingatestone.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (419 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billericay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Ingatestone averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,168 in Ingatestone. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ingatestone.
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 £36,610 in Ingatestone. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 43.5 in Ingatestone. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 68.7% in Ingatestone. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 60.2% in Ingatestone.
| Indicator | Billericay | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £36,610 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.6% |
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