Town Pop. 2,791

Living in Boreham: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boreham scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 50/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, Boreham ranks 13th. On broadband specifically, Boreham sits 38 points above the CM3 district figure of 46/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (15) and schools (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: CM3 postcode district.

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Boreham scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
124 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 135 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 40 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Shoplifting 32 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 74 crimes
  2. 2 Generals Lane 36 crimes
  3. 3 Main Road 30 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Boreham 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
15
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital3.1 mi
Basildon University Hospital14.1 mi
Southend University Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity3,783 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed3%Retired21.7%Student5.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.5%
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Beaulieu Park 1.1 mi
Hatfield Peverel 2.5 mi
Chelmsford 3.7 mi
J28 M25 16 mi
J28 M25 16 mi
J7A M11 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£313k £353k £395k £435k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hatfield Peverel 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nounsley 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Danbury 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chelmsford 68 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broomfield 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Waltham 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sandon 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Waltham 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Howe Green 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Gay Bowers 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Langford (Maldon) 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Woodham Mortimer 43 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boreham a nice place to live?

Boreham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boreham is 44/100, 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 Boreham?

Boreham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 346 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boreham?

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

What are house prices like in Boreham?

The current median house price in Boreham is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Boreham

CM3 48 ⇄

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