Town Pop. 1,322

Living in Fobbing: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fobbing comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Fobbing most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Fobbing places 5th of 6 in the SS17 postcode district. The SS17 district averages 53/100, putting Fobbing 7 points below its own postcode area. On the national picture that lands Fobbing in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SS17 postcode district.

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Fobbing scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
262.5 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 112 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Vehicle crime 52 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
Drugs 30 crimes
↑ 588% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
other 89 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 46 crimes
  2. 2 Pacific Avenue 37 crimes
  3. 3 Ocean Boulevard 28 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
67
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
2 schools in area · 23 within 4km
2Good
  • Mossbourne Herd Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Vange Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
43
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital0.7 mi
Southend University Hospital9.2 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgerySouthend Road Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity3,257 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.9%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Basildon 1.9 mi
Pitsea 2.2 mi
Laindon 2.7 mi
J29 M25 7.9 mi
J29 M25 8 mi
J29 M25 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
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 Fobbing 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

Stanford-le-Hope 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Basildon 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Horndon on the Hill 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Benfleet 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Crays Hill 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Southfields 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Noak Hill 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nevendon 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bulphan 31 4.5 mi away ⇄
East Tilbury 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Orsett 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thundersley and South Benfleet 62 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fobbing a nice place to live?

Fobbing has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fobbing is 46/100, 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 Fobbing?

Fobbing has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 347 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fobbing?

Among the top-rated schools in Fobbing are Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy and Vange Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Fobbing in total.

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Postcode districts in Fobbing

SS17 53 ⇄

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