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Living in Colne Engaine: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colne Engaine comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Colne Engaine most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Colne Engaine places 6th of 18 in the CO6 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 15 points above the CO6 district's 67/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Lifestyle (11), transport (13), schools (25) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CO6 postcode district.

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Colne Engaine scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
133.7 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 44 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nonancourt Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Castings 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hunt Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.006 · PM2.5 6.797 · PM10 11.977 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Colne Engaine Church of England 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
27
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital9 mi
Broomfield Hospital14.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Pump House Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity811 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Chappel and Wakes Colne 3.2 mi
Bures 4 mi
Marks Tey 5.8 mi
J8 M11 21.2 mi
J8A M11 21.6 mi
J8 M11 21.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colne Engaine 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

Earls Colne 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
White Colne 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pebmarsh 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Braintree) 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chappel 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Tey 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wickham St Paul 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gosfield 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lamarsh 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bures 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Coggeshall 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Fordstreet 40 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colne Engaine a nice place to live?

Colne Engaine has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colne Engaine is 47/100, 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 Colne Engaine?

Colne Engaine is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colne Engaine?

Among the top-rated schools in Colne Engaine is Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Colne Engaine in total.

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Postcode districts in Colne Engaine

CO6 48 ⇄

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