Town Pop. 477

Living in Bulphan: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bulphan scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the RM14 postcode district, Bulphan scores lowest. The RM14 district averages 61/100, putting Bulphan 30 points below its own postcode area. On bills specifically, Bulphan sits 12 points above the RM14 district figure of 50/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RM14 postcode district.

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Bulphan scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
241.1 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 32 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 393% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 680% above national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farriers Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  3. 3 China Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
48
Air Quality NO₂ 10.544 · PM2.5 7.534 · PM10 13.834 µg/m³
66
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Bulphan Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital3.4 mi
Queens Hospital7.7 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.7 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 surgeryDr Salako and Partners2.3 mi
GP capacity1,796 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.9%Student3.3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)24%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership84.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
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
14
West Horndon 1.6 mi
Laindon 2.9 mi
Stanford-le-Hope 3.5 mi
J29 M25 3.4 mi
J29 M25 3.5 mi
J29 M25 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bulphan 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

West Horndon 30 1.8 mi away ⇄
Horndon on the Hill 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Orsett 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Childerditch 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Baker Street 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Southfields 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Warley 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ingrave and Herongate 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Noak Hill 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Burstead 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Basildon 56 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bulphan a nice place to live?

Bulphan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bulphan is 31/100, 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 Bulphan?

Bulphan has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bulphan?

Among the top-rated schools in Bulphan is Bulphan Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bulphan in total.

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Postcode districts in Bulphan

RM14 61 ⇄

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