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Living in Blackmore: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackmore scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CM4 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Blackmore sits 63 points above the CM4 district figure of 36/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (14), lifestyle (16), transport (21) and schools (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: CM4 postcode district.

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Blackmore scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
138.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 11 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Piece 8 crimes
  3. 3 Chelmsford Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.361 · PM2.5 7.015 · PM10 12.649 µg/m³
71
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Blackmore Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital8 mi
Queens Hospital10.2 mi
Basildon University Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryDeal Tree Health Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,295 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)84.8%
available across Brentwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.2%Student3.5%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Brentwood · 2026-27
A £1,505
B £1,756
C £2,007
D £2,258
E £2,760
F £3,262
G £3,763
H £4,516
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
21
Ingatestone 3.3 mi
Shenfield 4.4 mi
Brentwood 5.6 mi
J28 M25 6.1 mi
J28 M25 6.2 mi
J28 M25 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackmore 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

Paslow Wood Common 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stondon Massey 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fryerning 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kelvedon Hatch 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ingatestone 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst Common 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chipping Ongar 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Epping Forest) 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fyfield 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Margaretting 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Roxwell 40 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackmore a nice place to live?

Blackmore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackmore is 48/100, 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 Blackmore?

Blackmore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackmore?

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

Blackmore in context

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Postcode districts in Blackmore

CM4 47 ⇄

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