Town Pop. 703

Living in East Hanningfield: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Hanningfield scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, East Hanningfield ranks 23rd.

Against the wider CM3 district average of 48/100, that is 9 points below. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM3 postcode district.

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East Hanningfield scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
113.8 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
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 44% below 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 7.544 · PM2.5 7.004 · PM10 12.356 µg/m³
71
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • East Hanningfield Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital7.3 mi
Basildon University Hospital9.3 mi
Southend University Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryGreenwood and Wyncroft Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity3,511 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 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
60
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
South Woodham Ferrers 3 mi
Battlesbridge 3.9 mi
Wickford 4.9 mi
J28 M25 13.6 mi
J28 M25 13.8 mi
J28 M25 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Hanningfield 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

Bicknacre 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Howe Green 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Woodham Ferrers 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rettendon 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sandon 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gay Bowers 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Hanningfield 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Danbury 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodham Mortimer 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brock Hill 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Hanningfield a nice place to live?

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

East Hanningfield 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.

What are the best schools in East Hanningfield?

Among the top-rated schools in East Hanningfield is East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Hanningfield in total.

East Hanningfield in context

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Postcode districts in East Hanningfield

CM3 48 ⇄

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