Town Pop. 5,985

Living in Ashingdon: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashingdon comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Ashingdon most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the SS4 postcode district, Ashingdon ranks 2nd.

That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (95) and safety (93). For the surrounding area, see SS4 postcode district.

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Ashingdon scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SS4 1AB SS4 2AA SS4 3AB SS4 9DT SS4 SS5

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
49.3 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 144 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 22 crimes
  2. 2 Vaughan Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Boswell Avenue 11 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
52
7 schools in area · 13 within 4km
7Good
  • Holt Farm Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holt Farm Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lift AshingdonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift GreenswardSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift PlumberowPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The King Edmund SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital2.9 mi
Basildon University Hospital10.3 mi
Broomfield Hospital14.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,639 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)80.3%
available across Rochford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2%Retired29.4%Student3.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.3%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership88%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rochford · 2026-27
A £1,575
B £1,838
C £2,100
D £2,363
E £2,888
F £3,413
G £3,938
H £4,726
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
40
Hockley 1.3 mi
Rochford 1.7 mi
Southend Airport 2.6 mi
J29 M25 17.5 mi
J29 M25 17.5 mi
J29 M25 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 50
Detached £542,500 16
Semi-detached £375,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£336k £406k £479k £550k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hockley and Hawkwell 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rochford 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Canewdon 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rayleigh 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Southend-on-Sea 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Creeksea 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Maldon) 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stonebridge 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashingdon a nice place to live?

Ashingdon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashingdon is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashingdon?

Ashingdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 295 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashingdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashingdon are Holt Farm Infant School, Holt Farm Junior School and Lift Ashingdon, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Ashingdon in total.

What are house prices like in Ashingdon?

The current median house price in Ashingdon is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £542,500, semi-detached £375,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashingdon in context

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Postcode districts in Ashingdon

SS4 57 ⇄
SS5 57 ⇄

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