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Living in Baker Street: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Baker Street is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the RM16 postcode district, Baker Street ranks 4th. Against the wider RM16 district average of 62/100, that is 14 points below. Its healthcare score runs 10 points below the RM16 district's 62/100. For the surrounding area, see RM16 postcode district.

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Baker Street scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
385.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 33 crimes
↑ 1848% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 1109% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 791% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Baker Street 27 crimes
  2. 2 Long Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Rowley Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
50
Air Quality NO₂ 14.1 · PM2.5 8.1 · PM10 14.5 µg/m³
63
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
36
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good
  • Orsett Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Orsett Heath AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Treetops Free SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Treetops SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital5.1 mi
Darent Valley Hospital6.1 mi
Queens Hospital8.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Orsett Surgery0.6 mi
GP capacity2,992 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed3.4%Retired26.9%Student3.4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
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

Transport
38
Grays 2.5 mi
East Tilbury 2.9 mi
Ockendon 3 mi
J30 M25 3.7 mi
J30 M25 3.7 mi
J30 M25 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Baker Street 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

Orsett 48 0.7 mi away ⇄
Southfields 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chadwell St Mary 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Grays 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Horndon on the Hill 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred 79 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bulphan 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Tilbury 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stanford-le-Hope 57 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baker Street a nice place to live?

Baker Street has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Baker Street is 48/100, 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 Baker Street?

Baker Street has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baker Street?

Among the top-rated schools in Baker Street are Orsett Church of England Primary School, Orsett Heath Academy and Treetops Free School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Baker Street in total.

Baker Street in context

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Postcode districts in Baker Street

RM16 62 ⇄

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