Living in Billericay

If you asked the locals, “Is Billericay a nice place to live?” you would undoubtedly get a unanimous “YES”! Living in Billericay offers the best of both worlds — the peace and tranquillity of a small town and easy access to the bustling capital city. Established in the 13th century, this hidden gem is not only very safe and family-orientated, but also has a strong sense of community, with many activities and events bringing its residents together.

Billericay offers a diverse range of activities for residents and visitors alike.
 
History enthusiasts can explore the Cater Museum, learning all about the town’s past, while nature lovers will appreciate a peaceful walk at the beautiful park of Mill Meadows. Situated at the heart of Billericay is also Lake Meadows - a dog-friendly family park and playground with a fishing lake, bowling green, football pitches, and a swimming pool.
 
For a family day out, enjoy a visit to the Barleylands Farm Park, where children can interact with a variety of animals, or explore the Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve, boasting 165 acres of breathtaking woodland and diverse wildlife. Located just outside Billericay is also the Stock Brook Manor Golf & Country Club, which has a 27 hole championship course and some truly spectacular scenery to take in.
 
On those rainy days, watching a performance at the Swan Theatre, playing mini golf at Hackers, or catching a movie at the Billericay Community Cinema will be the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

The convenient high street has a wide range of shops, from supermarkets such as Waitrose to boutique style outlets and bakeries. There’s also an excellent choice of restaurants and coffee shops catering for all tastes. Some of our favourites include:
 
The Giggling Squid
Magic Mushroom Restaurant
Felix Seafood Grill
The Duke of York
The Dukes Head

Billericay has excellent transport links. It has its own mainline railway station, with a direct route into London Liverpool Street taking as little as 30 minutes.
 
By car, it takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes to drive the 33.5-mile journey to London via A13. The B1007 provides quick access to Chelmsford, while the A127 offers links to Southend-on-Sea. Billericay is also conveniently located for the A12 as well as the M25.

First Essex operates an extensive bus network in Billericay, helping locals and visitors get around town, and connecting it to the surrounding villages and towns like Brentwood and Chelmsford.
 
For holidaymakers, London Stansted Airport is located approximately 19 miles away and has easy access by both road and rail. London Luton Airport is another option, situated roughly 53 miles away.

Billericay is home to a number of highly sought after secondary and infant / junior schools.
 
The Quilters Infant School, Quilters Junior School, Buttsbury Infant School, Buttsbury Junior School have all received “Outstanding” ratings by Ofsted.
 
The Billericay School is the best rated secondary school, while the Ramsden Hall Academy is a great special school for boys.
 
Discover an extensive list of schools, including their contact information, below.
 
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