Town Pop. 2,151

Living in Bicknacre: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bicknacre is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 40/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, Bicknacre ranks 7th.

On healthcare specifically, Bicknacre sits 11 points above the CM3 district figure of 29/100. Safety (92) and broadband (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (16), lifestyle (16) and transport (23). For the surrounding area, see CM3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

72.1 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 73 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes

↑ 16% above national average

Other theft 15 crimes

↑ 13% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes

↓ 57% below national average

Vehicle crime 14 crimes

↑ 35% above national average

other 22 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Bicknacre Road 16 crimes
2 Deerhurst Chase 15 crimes
3 Bennett'S Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³

Green Space 24

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 5 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Priory Primary School, BicknacrePrimary · inspected 2023
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital7 mi

Southend University Hospital9.8 mi

Basildon University Hospital10.3 mi

Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi

Routine referral (median)17 wks

Treated within 18 weeks50.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs68%

1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity3,511 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

Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%

available across Chelmsford

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.1%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.4%Student2.7%Other inactive9.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary18%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership82.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

South Woodham Ferrers 3.2 mi

Battlesbridge 4.8 mi

Beaulieu Park 5.2 mi

J28 M25 14.9 mi

J28 M25 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 4

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£393,500	12

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bicknacre a nice place to live?

Bicknacre is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bicknacre is 50/100, 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 Bicknacre?

Bicknacre is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bicknacre?

The current median house price in Bicknacre is £393,500, around 38% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Bicknacre in context

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Postcode districts in Bicknacre

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