Town Pop. 904

Living in Bradfield (Tendring): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradfield (Tendring) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the CO11 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points below the CO11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO11 postcode district.

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Bradfield (Tendring) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
66.4 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 25 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bradfield Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Colchester Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Harwich Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.851 · PM2.5 6.854 · PM10 12.014 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Bradfield 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
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital8.5 mi
Ipswich Hospital8.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital29 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Hazim Ahmad2.6 mi
GP capacity2,946 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.6%Student2.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Tendring · 2026-27
A £1,513
B £1,766
C £2,018
D £2,270
E £2,774
F £3,279
G £3,783
H £4,540
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
14
Mistley 1.5 mi
Wrabness 2.8 mi
Manningtree 3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bradfield (Tendring) 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

Mistley 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wix 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Manningtree 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lawford 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Oakley 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Babergh) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hare Green 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
Foxash Estate 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bromley Cross 36 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradfield (Tendring) a nice place to live?

Bradfield (Tendring) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradfield (Tendring) is 42/100, 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 Bradfield (Tendring)?

Bradfield (Tendring) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bradfield (Tendring)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bradfield (Tendring) is Bradfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bradfield (Tendring) in total.

Bradfield (Tendring) in context

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Postcode districts in Bradfield (Tendring)

CO11 49 ⇄

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