Billericay vs Rochford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Rochford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Rochford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Billericay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Rochford
£397,168
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Rochford
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Rochford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Rochford
433
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Rochford
69.3
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Rochford
£37,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Billericay commands an average of £588,207, compared with £397,168 in Rochford – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Rochford it is a flat at £165,846.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £552,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rochford prices grew faster — 40% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandRochford has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 96% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Rochford 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 Billericay, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Rochford. There are 10 schools in Billericay and 6 in Rochford.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rochford School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 6 |
| Primary | 8 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.0 Mbps in Rochford and 419.2 Mbps in Billericay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 96% in Rochford. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 84.3% in Rochford.
Rochford is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (433 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Billericay, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Rochford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,188 in Rochford. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Rochford.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £37,256 in Rochford. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 46.6 in Rochford. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 57.5% in Rochford. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 80.6% in Rochford. Billericay has a population of 34,068 and Rochford has 12,617.
| Indicator | Billericay | Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 12,617 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £37,256 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 80.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 22.8% |
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