Town Pop. 2,463

Living in Chigwell Row: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chigwell Row scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the IG7 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 56/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Chigwell Row sits 10 points below the IG7 district figure of 72/100. That sits 15 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IG7 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Chigwell Row scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
92.2 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 96 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Vehicle crime 26 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Meadows 22 crimes
  2. 2 Maypole Drive 13 crimes
  3. 3 Retreat Way 13 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 12.2 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
64
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
59
6 schools in area · 23 within 4km
6Good
  • Chigwell Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chigwell Row Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Coppice Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Forest AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wells Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsKing George Hospital2.5 mi
Queens Hospital4.3 mi
Whipps Cross University Hospital4.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Forest Edge Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,257 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.8%Student4.4%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
58
Grange Hill 0.9 mi
Hainault 1.4 mi
Chigwell 1.5 mi
J5 M11 1.7 mi
J4 M11 3.3 mi
J6 M11 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £570,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All
£464k £534k £606k £676k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chigwell 69 1.4 mi away ⇄
Abridge 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Loughton 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Buckhurst Hill 74 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stapleford Abbotts 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Redbridge 71 3.1 mi away ⇄
Theydon Bois 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
High Beech 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Epping 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Barking and Dagenham 69 5.4 mi away ⇄
Havering 66 5.5 mi away ⇄
Waltham Forest 71 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chigwell Row a nice place to live?

Yes, Chigwell Row is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Chigwell Row is 65/100, 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 Chigwell Row?

Chigwell Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 227 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chigwell Row?

Among the top-rated schools in Chigwell Row are Chigwell Primary Academy, Chigwell Row Infant School and Coppice Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Chigwell Row in total.

What are house prices like in Chigwell Row?

The current median house price in Chigwell Row is £570,000, around 100% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

Chigwell Row in context

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Postcode districts in Chigwell Row

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