Billericay: The Top Essex Town for Buying a New Build in 2025

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If you’re searching for a well-connected, family-friendly town in Essex to call home, Billericay could be the place for you. Surrounded by rural landscapes, it offers the perfect blend of countryside charm and commuter convenience, making it a prime spot for first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers alike. 

 

This guide covers everything you need to know about the area, from education options and green spaces to shopping and dining. 

Schools and nurseries 

Billericay is a great place to raise a family, thanks to its excellent range of education options. There’s a good selection of OFSTED-rated nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools in and around the area. Popular choices include:

  • Buttsbury Infant School
  • The Billericay School and Sixth Form
  • St John’s School
  • Kindred Billericay Nursery and Pre-School

Fast and easy commuting connections

The area boasts quick and reliable transport links. Billericay train station provides direct services to London Liverpool Street in just 31 minutes, making it an ideal location for commuters. The location also benefits from excellent access to the A12, A127, and M25, offering straightforward connections to London, Chelmsford, and Brentwood. 

For frequent flyers or business travellers, London Southend Airport and Stansted Airport are both under an hour away by car.

Parks and green escapes 

One of the best parts about living in Billericay is its access to beautiful green spaces. Lake Meadows Park is a local favourite, offering 40 acres of open space with a lake, tennis courts, playground and café, ideal for picnics, dog walks and weekend outings.

For those seeking nature experiences, Mill Meadows is a designated local nature reserve with peaceful walking trails, wildflower meadows and native woodland. These outdoor spaces make Billericay a scenic, active place to call home.

Shopping and entertainment 

Home to a host of entertainment options, there’s always something happening in Billericay. Culture lovers can enjoy a show at the local theatre or catch live performances and local productions at the Towngate Theatre in nearby Basildon. For fitness fanatics, Billericay Sports Centre offers a gym, classes, courts and pitches, supporting your active lifestyle. 

Billericay’s retail scene offers a mix of everyday essentials and independent finds, making it a convenient and enjoyable place to shop. At the heart of the town, the High Street is home to a range of well-known retailers and local businesses, including a Waitrose for groceries, clothing boutiques, pharmacies and florists. 

Cafés and restaurants 

Billericay boasts a lively and diverse food scene, with something to suit every palate, whether you're in the mood for a relaxed pub lunch, a stylish dinner out or a quick coffee with friends. Some local favourites include:

  • The Magic Mushroom: A refined modern British restaurant, perfect for special occasions.
  • The Duke’s Head: A classic gastropub with a hearty menu and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Cloud 9 Espresso Bar: An independent coffee shop serving artisan coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. 

Ready to find your new home in Billericay? 

Our Kingsley Park development offers a beautiful collection of new-build apartments and houses for sale in Billericay, designed with sustainability, comfort and quality in mind. 

Each home combines timeless architecture with modern layouts, energy-efficient features and sleek finishes, ideal for today’s homeowners. Whether you’re purchasing your first property or looking for a place to put down long-term roots, learn more about why buyers choose The Hill Group. 

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