Town Pop. 208

Living in Chrishall: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chrishall is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Chrishall most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Chrishall places 11th of 19 in the SG8 postcode district. Chrishall is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the SG8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
177.9 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 11 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 723% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horseshoe Close 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus9.5 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge12.6 mi
Lister Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOrchard Surgery5 mi
GP capacity1,490 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.2%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)0.8%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
12
Great Chesterford 4.1 mi
Audley End 4.7 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 5.5 mi
J9 M11 3.9 mi
J9A M11 4.4 mi
J10 M11 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chrishall 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

Heydon 33 1.0 mi away ⇄
Elmdon 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Great Chishill 33 1.4 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barley 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Arkesden 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Littlebury 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barkway 36 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chrishall a nice place to live?

Chrishall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chrishall is 39/100, 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 Chrishall?

Chrishall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chrishall?

Among the top-rated schools in Chrishall is Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chrishall in total.

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Postcode districts in Chrishall

SG8 47 ⇄

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