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Living in Finchingfield: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Finchingfield scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 39/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the CM7 postcode district, Finchingfield scores lowest. Against the wider CM7 district average of 59/100, that is 26 points below. On healthcare specifically, Finchingfield sits 16 points below the CM7 district figure of 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM7 postcode district.

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Finchingfield scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
264.9 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 60 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 322% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 461% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Randolph Avenue 67 crimes
  2. 2 Finchingfield Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 The Causeway 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE 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
39
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital13.1 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus19.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,386 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.1%Student3.1%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership67.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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
Braintree 7.8 mi
Braintree Freeport 8.4 mi
Cressing 9.7 mi
J8 M11 12.3 mi
J9 M11 12.7 mi
J8A M11 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Finchingfield 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

Great Bardfield 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wethersfield 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
School Green 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Braintree) 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Boyton End 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Toppesfield 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hempstead 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thaxted 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Steeple Bumpstead 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Radwinter 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Finchingfield a nice place to live?

Finchingfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Finchingfield is 33/100, 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 Finchingfield?

Finchingfield has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Finchingfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Finchingfield is Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Finchingfield in total.

Finchingfield in context

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Postcode districts in Finchingfield

CM7 59 ⇄

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