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Living in Coalhill: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coalhill comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, Coalhill ranks 21st.

Against the wider CM3 district average of 48/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM3 postcode district.

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Coalhill scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
708 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 33 crimes
↑ 777% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 1591% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 1184% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 1375% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bennett'S Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fillioll Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Geffrey Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital7 mi
Broomfield Hospital8.6 mi
Southend University Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgerySwanwood Partnership2.6 mi
GP capacity2,166 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.7%Student2.6%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Chelmsford · 2026-27
A £1,533
B £1,789
C £2,044
D £2,300
E £2,811
F £3,322
G £3,833
H £4,600
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Battlesbridge 2.2 mi
Wickford 2.6 mi
South Woodham Ferrers 3 mi
J29 M25 12 mi
J28 M25 12 mi
J29 M25 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coalhill 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

Rettendon 32 0.7 mi away ⇄
Brock Hill 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Runwell 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Hanningfield 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Downham 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Battlesbridge 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Hanningfield 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ramsden Heath 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodham Ferrers 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wickford 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ramsden Bellhouse 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rawreth 44 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coalhill a nice place to live?

Coalhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coalhill is 40/100, 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 Coalhill?

Coalhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Coalhill

CM3 48 ⇄

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