Town Pop. 354

Living in Elmdon: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elmdon comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 12 scored places in the CB11 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 15 points below the CB11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB11 postcode district.

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Elmdon scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
104.5 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
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 26% below 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
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.031 · PM2.5 6.674 · PM10 11.903 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus9.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge12.4 mi
Lister Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Gold Street Surgery4.7 mi
GP capacity1,553 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Great Chesterford 3.1 mi
Audley End 3.9 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 4.9 mi
J9 M11 2.9 mi
J9A M11 3.5 mi
J9A M11 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Elmdon 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

Chrishall 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Heydon 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Chishill 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Littlebury 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Arkesden 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barley 36 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmdon a nice place to live?

Elmdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elmdon is 36/100, 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 Elmdon?

Elmdon 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.

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Postcode districts in Elmdon

CB11 51 ⇄

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