Billericay vs Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tilbury wins on house prices with a 87% gap. Tilbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tilbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Tilbury
£313,948
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Tilbury
84.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Tilbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Billericay commands an average of £588,207, compared with £313,948 in Tilbury – a difference of 87%. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Tilbury it is a flat at £191,980.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Billericay (£806,645 vs £569,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Tilbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.6 per 1,000 versus 85.3 per 1,000 in Billericay. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Tilbury 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 Tilbury, 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 Tilbury.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.2 Mbps in Billericay and 391.1 Mbps in Tilbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 89.8% in Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 75.4% in Tilbury.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (419 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Billericay, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Tilbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,043 in Tilbury. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Tilbury.
Billericay has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £35,318 in Tilbury. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 38.5 in Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 63% in Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 63.3% in Tilbury. Billericay has a population of 34,068 and Tilbury has 14,187.
| Indicator | Billericay | Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 26.2% |
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