Town Pop. 162

Living in Arkesden: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Arkesden scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Arkesden most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CB11 postcode district. It scores 13 points below the CB11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the CB11 district's 81/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
358 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 26 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 2017% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thomas Walk 13 crimes
  2. 2 Field View 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hampit Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.315 · PM2.5 6.672 · PM10 11.881 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus12.5 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital15.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,164 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.7%Student3.9%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.6%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
16
Audley End 2.3 mi
Newport 2.5 mi
Great Chesterford 5.1 mi
J9 M11 4.8 mi
J9A M11 5.9 mi
J9A M11 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Arkesden in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Wicken Bonhunt 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newport (Uttlesford) 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rickling Green and Quendon 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Elmdon 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chrishall 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Littlebury 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Widdington 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saffron Walden 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Chishill 33 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Arkesden a nice place to live?

Arkesden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Arkesden is 38/100, 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 Arkesden?

Arkesden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Arkesden

CB11 51 ⇄

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