Town Pop. 7,458

Living in Berechurch: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Berechurch scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Berechurch most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Berechurch places 2nd of 4 in the CO2 postcode district. The CO2 district averages 59/100, putting Berechurch 6 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 13 points below the CO2 district's 72/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
99.6 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 382 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 77 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 133 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boyles Court 56 crimes
  2. 2 Queen Elizabeth Way 43 crimes
  3. 3 Stansted Road 43 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
60
5 schools in area · 34 within 4km
5Good
  • Cherry Tree AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Monkwick Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Monkwick Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Montgomery Primary School, ColchesterPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Thomas Lord Audley SchoolSecondary · 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
30
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital2.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital18 mi
Broomfield Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbey Field Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity2,373 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed3.9%Retired16%Student3.8%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary35.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership62%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Colchester Town 1.7 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 1.9 mi
Wivenhoe 2.3 mi
J8 M11 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,200 53
Semi-detached £292,500 20
Terraced £280,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£146k £223k £303k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rowhedge 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Colchester 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Langenhoe and Abberton 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fingringhoe 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Layer-de-la-Haye 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wivenhoe 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Park Corner 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heckfordbridge 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Peldon 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Layer Breton 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Bergholt 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Alresford 44 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Berechurch a nice place to live?

Berechurch is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Berechurch is 53/100, 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 Berechurch?

Berechurch has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 743 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Berechurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Berechurch are Cherry Tree Academy, Monkwick Infant and Nursery School and Monkwick Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Berechurch in total.

What are house prices like in Berechurch?

The current median house price in Berechurch is £287,200, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £292,500, terraced £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Berechurch

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