Town Pop. 303

Living in Fryerning: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fryerning scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CM4 postcode district.

Against the wider CM4 district average of 47/100, that is 6 points below. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CM4 postcode district.

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Fryerning scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
151.8 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 14 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Green Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Mellor Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 The Meads 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.477 · PM2.5 6.995 · PM10 12.656 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Anglo European SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ingatestone Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital7.3 mi
Basildon University Hospital8.7 mi
Queens Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Folly Surgery1 mi
GP capacity3,073 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)84.8%
available across Brentwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.6%Student3.9%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership62.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Brentwood · 2026-27
A £1,505
B £1,756
C £2,007
D £2,258
E £2,760
F £3,262
G £3,763
H £4,516
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
17
Ingatestone 1.1 mi
Shenfield 3.8 mi
Billericay 4.1 mi
J28 M25 6.7 mi
J28 M25 6.7 mi
J28 M25 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fryerning 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

Ingatestone 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Margaretting 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blackmore 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Paslow Wood Common 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stock 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Havering's Grove 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stondon Massey 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Writtle 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kelvedon Hatch 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Billericay 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Galleywood 53 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fryerning a nice place to live?

Fryerning has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fryerning is 41/100, 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 Fryerning?

Fryerning is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fryerning?

Among the top-rated schools in Fryerning are Anglo European School and Ingatestone Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Fryerning in total.

Fryerning in context

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Postcode districts in Fryerning

CM4 47 ⇄

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