Town Pop. 11,929

Living in Buckhurst Hill: Liveability Score 74/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Buckhurst Hill is 74/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the IG10 postcode district.

No category drops below 61/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider IG10 district average of 63/100, that is 11 points above. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the IG10 district's 72/100. For the surrounding area, see IG10 postcode district.

74
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
66.8 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 305 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Vehicle crime 127 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 67 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 188 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 43 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 38 crimes
  3. 3 Hornbeam Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 13.9 · PM2.5 8.2 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
62
Green Space 65
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
61
8 schools in area · 41 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • Ray Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Buckhurst Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Heathcote School & Science CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst HillPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • White Bridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Whitehall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wells Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
84
A&E departmentsWhipps Cross University Hospital3.1 mi
King George Hospital3.7 mi
North Middlesex University Hospital4.4 mi
Hospital waitsBarts Health NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.9%
3 GP surgeries in area 18 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,226 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 253 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed2.9%Retired20.4%Student4.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Buckhurst Hill 0.3 mi
Roding Valley 0.7 mi
Loughton 1.1 mi
J5 M11 1.8 mi
J4 M11 2.1 mi
J26 M25 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
69
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 46
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £636,500 88
Detached £975,000 13
Semi-detached £775,000 21
Terraced £638,000 25
Flat / Maisonette £410,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£316k £637k £968k £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chigwell 69 1.7 mi away ⇄
Loughton 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
High Beech 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chigwell Row 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sewardstone 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Waltham Forest 71 3.3 mi away ⇄
Redbridge 71 3.3 mi away ⇄
Abridge 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Theydon Bois 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Waltham Abbey 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Waltham Cross 60 5.1 mi away ⇄
Enfield 68 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckhurst Hill a nice place to live?

Yes, Buckhurst Hill is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Buckhurst Hill is 74/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Buckhurst Hill?

Buckhurst Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 797 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buckhurst Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Buckhurst Hill are Ray Lodge Primary School, Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and Heathcote School & Science College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Buckhurst Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Buckhurst Hill?

The current median house price in Buckhurst Hill is £636,500, around 123% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £975,000, semi-detached £775,000, terraced £638,000, flat £410,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 88 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Buckhurst Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Buckhurst Hill

IG10 63 ⇄
IG8 71 ⇄
IG9 73 ⇄

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