Town Pop. 1,718

Living in Black Notley: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Black Notley scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Black Notley places 3rd of 6 in the CM77 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the CM77 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its broadband score runs 36 points above the CM77 district's 62/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM77 postcode district.

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Black Notley scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
68.1 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 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bedells Avenue 22 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Witham Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.706 · PM2.5 6.937 · PM10 12.262 µg/m³
71
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • John Ray Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • John Ray Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Notley High School and Braintree Sixth FormSecondary · 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
21
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital6.5 mi
Colchester General Hospital14.5 mi
Basildon University Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryBlyth's Meadow Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,893 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired22.3%Student4.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
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
50
Cressing 0.6 mi
Braintree Freeport 1 mi
Braintree 1.5 mi
J8 M11 15.5 mi
J8A M11 15.7 mi
J8 M11 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £422,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£331k £356k £382k £407k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tye Green (Braintree) 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Notley 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Braintree 61 1.8 mi away ⇄
Young's End 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Silver End 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Braintree) 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Leighs 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
High Garrett 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Witham 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Causeway End 42 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Notley a nice place to live?

Black Notley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Black Notley is 57/100, 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 Black Notley?

Black Notley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Black Notley?

Among the top-rated schools in Black Notley are John Ray Infant School and John Ray Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Black Notley in total.

What are house prices like in Black Notley?

The current median house price in Black Notley is £422,500, around 48% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

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Postcode districts in Black Notley

CM77 51 ⇄

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