Town Pop. 477

Living in Chafford Hundred: Liveability Score 79/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chafford Hundred is 79/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Chafford Hundred most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Notably, nothing falls below 62/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse.

It scores 16 points above the RM17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. On lifestyle specifically, Chafford Hundred sits 9 points above the RM17 district figure of 82/100. That sits 29 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RM17 postcode district.

79
OUT OF 100
Good
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Chafford Hundred scores 79 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
148.8 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 21 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Askews Farm Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Meesons Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parker Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 14.4 · PM2.5 8.2 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
62
Green Space 96
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
71
7 schools in area · 32 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good
  • Harris Academy Chafford HundredSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Belmont Castle AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Harris Primary Academy Chafford HundredPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Harris Primary Academy MayflowerPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Thames Park Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tudor Court Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Warren Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
80
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital3.7 mi
Basildon University Hospital7.8 mi
Queens Hospital7.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr T Abela & Partners0.5 mi
GP capacity3,084 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate71%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed71%Unemployed2.2%Retired14.6%Student3.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)4.5%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
63
Grays 0.7 mi
Chafford Hundred Lakeside 0.9 mi
Swanscombe 2.4 mi
J30 M25 1.8 mi
J30 M25 2.2 mi
J30 M25 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
91
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Chafford Hundred 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

Grays 63 1.0 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock 60 1.0 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Baker Street 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Swanscombe 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Purfleet-on-Thames 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chadwell St Mary 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Aveley 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Orsett 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ebbsfleet Valley 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stone (Dartford) 50 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chafford Hundred a nice place to live?

Yes, Chafford Hundred is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Chafford Hundred is 79/100, 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 Chafford Hundred?

Chafford Hundred is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chafford Hundred?

Among the top-rated schools in Chafford Hundred are Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Belmont Castle Academy and Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Chafford Hundred in total.

Chafford Hundred in context

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Postcode districts in Chafford Hundred

RM17 63 ⇄

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