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Living in Barnston (Uttlesford): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barnston (Uttlesford) comes out at 46/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Barnston (Uttlesford) places 4th of 12 in the CM6 postcode district. Barnston (Uttlesford) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Barnston (Uttlesford) sits 33 points above the CM6 district figure of 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM6 postcode district.

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Barnston (Uttlesford) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
72.4 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 11 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 4 crimes
  3. 3 Berners End 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.382 · PM2.5 6.796 · PM10 12.136 µg/m³
72
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital6.2 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital13.6 mi
Basildon University Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryJohn Tasker House Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,621 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2%Retired24.8%Student3.4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
6
Stansted Airport 5.8 mi
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) 5.9 mi
Main Terminal Building (Departures) 5.9 mi
J8 M11 7.9 mi
J8A M11 8.1 mi
J8 M11 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barnston (Uttlesford) 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

Little Dunmow 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Dunmow 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Felsted 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Causeway End 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ford End 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
High Roding 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Easter 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Takeley and Little Canfield 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Great Waltham 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnston (Uttlesford) a nice place to live?

Barnston (Uttlesford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barnston (Uttlesford) is 46/100, 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 Barnston (Uttlesford)?

Barnston (Uttlesford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 4,925 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Barnston (Uttlesford)

CM6 46 ⇄

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