Billericay vs Thundersley and South Benfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Thundersley And South Benfleet is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Thundersley And South Benfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thundersley And South Benfleet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Thundersley and South Benfleet
£423,137
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Thundersley and South Benfleet
51.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Thundersley and South Benfleet
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Thundersley and South Benfleet
377.5
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Thundersley and South Benfleet
69.5
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Thundersley and South Benfleet
£34,365
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £423,137, Thundersley And South Benfleet undercuts Billericay (£588,207) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Thundersley And South Benfleet it is a flat at £232,731.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £567,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandThundersley And South Benfleet has a crime rate of 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Thundersley And South Benfleet 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 EnglandOf the 10 schools in Billericay, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Thundersley And South Benfleet, which has 16 schools, the figure is 90.9%.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thundersley and South Benfleet School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Thundersley and South Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 16 |
| Primary | 8 | 13 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Billericay averages 419.2 Mbps – ahead of Thundersley And South Benfleet's 377.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 98.5% in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 70.9% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (419 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Billericay, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band D) in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,123 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Thundersley And South Benfleet.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £34,365 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 44.2 in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 57.5% in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 71.7% in Thundersley And South Benfleet. Billericay has a population of 34,068 and Thundersley And South Benfleet has 49,886.
| Indicator | Billericay | Thundersley and South Benfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 49,886 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £34,365 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 21.6% |
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