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Living in Abridge: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Abridge is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 62/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the RM4 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Abridge sits 33 points above the RM4 district figure of 49/100. Below 30/100: transport (27) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RM4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 51 crimes

↑ 33% above national average

Vehicle crime 21 crimes

↑ 281% above national average

Other theft 13 crimes

↑ 82% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes

↓ 37% below national average

Drugs 11 crimes

↑ 191% above national average

other 36 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Fir Trees 17 crimes
2 Pancroft 11 crimes
3 Manor Road 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³

Green Space 55

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 12 within 4km

1Good

Lambourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsKing George Hospital4.6 mi

Queens Hospital6 mi

Whipps Cross University Hospital6.8 mi

Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust1.8 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%

1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,582 patients per GP

0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%

available across Epping Forest

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired25.7%Student4.4%Other inactive11.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary20.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%

Home ownership72.8%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27

A £1,518

B £1,771

C £2,024

D £2,277

E £2,783

F £3,289

G £3,795

H £4,554

Energy London region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Thames Water

Average bill regional £489/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Debden 1.6 mi

Theydon Bois 1.7 mi

Grange Hill 2.8 mi

J6 M11 1.6 mi

J27 M25 1.9 mi

J5 M11 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 3

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways None

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£429,000	10

5-year monthly trend

All

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Abridge a nice place to live?

Abridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abridge is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abridge?

Abridge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Abridge is Lambourne Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Abridge in total.

What are house prices like in Abridge?

The current median house price in Abridge is £429,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average.

Abridge in context

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Postcode districts in Abridge

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