Billericay vs Writtle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Writtle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Writtle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Billericay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billericay
£588,207
Writtle
£534,932
Crime Rate
Billericay
85.3
Writtle
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billericay
83.3%
Writtle
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Billericay
419.2
Writtle
417.3
EPC Rating
Billericay
71
Writtle
72.2
Median Income
Billericay
£38,650
Writtle
£34,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Billericay commands an average of £588,207, compared with £534,932 in Writtle – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Billericay is a flat at £238,151, while in Writtle it is a flat at £333,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Writtle (£333,062 vs £238,151).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billericay prices grew faster — 32% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWrittle has a crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Billericay at 85.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billericay is violent-crime, while in Writtle 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 66.7% in Writtle. There are 10 schools in Billericay and 3 in Writtle.
Billericay School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Writtle School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billericay | Writtle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.2 Mbps in Billericay and 417.3 Mbps in Writtle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Billericay and 96.2% in Writtle. Gigabit availability stands at 80.9% in Billericay and 79.8% in Writtle.
Billericay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (419 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Writtle, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Billericay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,108 in Billericay and £1,205 in Writtle. 67% of homes in Billericay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Writtle.
Writtle has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 67% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,649.5 in Billericay and £34,617 in Writtle. The median age is 43.2 in Billericay and 44 in Writtle. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Billericay and 61.5% in Writtle. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Billericay versus 70.3% in Writtle. Billericay has a population of 34,068 and Writtle has 4,703.
| Indicator | Billericay | Writtle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,068 | 4,703 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £38,649.5 | £34,617 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 35.2% |
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