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Living in Battlesbridge: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Battlesbridge comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Battlesbridge most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the SS11 postcode district, Battlesbridge scores lowest. The SS11 district averages 57/100, putting Battlesbridge 22 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Battlesbridge sits 16 points below the SS11 district figure of 52/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SS11 postcode district.

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Battlesbridge scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
28
1,708.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 115 crimes
↑ 1956% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↑ 1741% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 1915% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1650% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 2379% above national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westfield Close 54 crimes
  2. 2 Gowlett Mews 41 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 30 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 9.891 · PM2.5 7.436 · PM10 13.662 µg/m³
67
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • Rettendon 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
36
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital6.4 mi
Southend University Hospital6.6 mi
Broomfield Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryConner and Partners1.8 mi
GP capacity2,297 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)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed3.6%Retired19.4%Student3.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Chelmsford · 2026-27
A £1,533
B £1,789
C £2,044
D £2,300
E £2,811
F £3,322
G £3,833
H £4,600
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
38
Battlesbridge 0.4 mi
South Woodham Ferrers 2.1 mi
Wickford 2.4 mi
J29 M25 12.9 mi
J29 M25 12.9 mi
J29 M25 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Battlesbridge 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

Rawreth 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Runwell 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rettendon 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wickford 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Brock Hill 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nevendon 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rayleigh 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodham Ferrers 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Downham 50 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Battlesbridge a nice place to live?

Battlesbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Battlesbridge is 35/100, 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 Battlesbridge?

Crime levels in Battlesbridge are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 28/100. There were 287 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Battlesbridge?

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

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Postcode districts in Battlesbridge

SS11 57 ⇄

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