Side-by-side comparison of CM12 Billericay and CM7 Braintree covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CM7 is the more affordable option at £312,500 median vs £488,750 in CM12. CM12 has lower recorded crime (1,056 vs 4,308 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | CM12 Billericay | CM7 Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £488,750 | £312,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,327 | £2,280 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,056 | 4,308 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 61.1 | 61.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 90.7 | 87.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.