Town Pop. 2,275

Living in Alresford: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alresford comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 41/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Alresford places 11th of 19 in the CO7 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (26) and lifestyle (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: CO7 postcode district.

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Alresford scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 57 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tenpenny Hill 16 crimes
  2. 2 Little Acre 15 crimes
  3. 3 De Staunton Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Alresford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital5.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital16.1 mi
Broomfield Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Bentley Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity2,792 patients per GP
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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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.9%Student2.6%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Tendring · 2026-27
A £1,513
B £1,766
C £2,018
D £2,270
E £2,774
F £3,279
G £3,783
H £4,540
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Alresford 0.1 mi
Wivenhoe 1.8 mi
Great Bentley 2.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 21
Semi-detached £320,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£279k £357k £437k £515k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wivenhoe 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thorrington 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
High Park Corner 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Elmstead Market 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Frating Green 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rowhedge 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hare Green 29 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Bentley 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fingringhoe 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brightlingsea 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bromley Cross 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Langenhoe and Abberton 44 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alresford a nice place to live?

Alresford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alresford is 44/100, 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 Alresford?

Alresford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alresford?

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

What are house prices like in Alresford?

The current median house price in Alresford is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £320,000. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Alresford

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