Town Pop. 357

Living in Boxted Cross: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Boxted Cross is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the CO4 postcode district.

Against the wider CO4 district average of 60/100, that is 20 points below. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see CO4 postcode district.

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Boxted Cross scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
218.5 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
↑ 228% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen'S Head Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Glebelands 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cooks Hill 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Boxted St Peter's Church of England 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
9
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital2.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital13.6 mi
Broomfield Hospital22.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHighwoods Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity2,927 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.5%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Colchester 3.8 mi
Colchester Town 4.7 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boxted Cross 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

Boxted 44 0.8 mi away ⇄
Langham (Colchester) 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tye Green (Colchester) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nayland 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Horkesley 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lamb Corner 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stratford St Mary 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Nayland 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fox Street 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dedham 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ardleigh 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dedham Heath 49 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boxted Cross a nice place to live?

Boxted Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boxted Cross is 40/100, 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 Boxted Cross?

Boxted Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boxted Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Boxted Cross is Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Boxted Cross in total.

Boxted Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Boxted Cross

CO4 60 ⇄

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