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Living in Coopersale: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coopersale comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 41/100 versus a median of 60/100. Coopersale places 3rd of 6 in the CM16 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the CM16 district's 24/100. Schools (24) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Coopersale in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM16 postcode district.

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Coopersale scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
233.7 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 63 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aragon Mews 18 crimes
  2. 2 Upland Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Winch View 14 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
68
Green Space 69
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital4.9 mi
King George Hospital8.4 mi
Queens Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Limes Medical Centre0.4 mi
GP capacity1,973 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired23.3%Student3.3%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 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
26
Epping 1.2 mi
Theydon Bois 2.6 mi
Debden 4.7 mi
J6 M11 1.4 mi
J27 M25 1.8 mi
J27 M25 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coopersale 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

Thornwood Common 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Epping 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Weald Bassett 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Epping Upland 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Theydon Bois 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Abridge 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Broadley Common 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nazeing 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Epping Forest) 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bumble's Green 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chipping Ongar 47 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coopersale a nice place to live?

Coopersale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coopersale 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 Coopersale?

Coopersale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coopersale?

Among the top-rated schools in Coopersale is Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Coopersale in total.

Coopersale in context

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Postcode districts in Coopersale

CM16 44 ⇄

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