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Living in Braughing: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Braughing is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the SG11 postcode district, Braughing ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 44 points above the SG11 district's 37/100. Safety (85) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (5), transport (10), lifestyle (17) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG11 postcode district.

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Braughing scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
291.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 562% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 61 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 617% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mead View 19 crimes
  2. 2 Hay Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 Ginns Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 46
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Jenyns First School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital9.5 mi
Lister Hospital10.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Puckeridge Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,685 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.5%Student3.6%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax East Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Bishop's Stortford 6.6 mi
Watton-at-Stone 7.2 mi
Ware 7.3 mi
J8 M11 7.7 mi
J8A M11 7.7 mi
J8 M11 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Braughing 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

Puckeridge and Standon 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Old Hall Green 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Hormead 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Hadham 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Buntingford 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dane End 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cottered 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braughing a nice place to live?

Braughing has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braughing 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 Braughing?

Braughing is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 197 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Braughing?

Among the top-rated schools in Braughing is Jenyns First School and Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Braughing in total.

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Postcode districts in Braughing

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