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Living in Fyfield: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fyfield is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Fyfield places 3rd of 4 in the CM5 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 38 points above the CM5 district's 55/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (6), lifestyle (10), transport (13) and schools (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Fyfield scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
401.7 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 31 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 879% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 521% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  2. 2 Queen Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Dr Walker's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital7.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital8.4 mi
Queens Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryOngar War Memorial Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity962 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.8%Student4.2%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
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
Harlow Mill 6.9 mi
Ingatestone 7 mi
Sawbridgeworth 7.1 mi
J7A M11 5.4 mi
J7 M11 5.5 mi
J7A M11 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fyfield 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

Shelley (Epping Forest) 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Epping Forest) 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Ongar 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Paslow Wood Common 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Matching Green 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Blackmore 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stondon Massey 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Weald Bassett 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Roxwell 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Kelvedon Hatch 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst Common 46 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fyfield a nice place to live?

Fyfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fyfield is 44/100, 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 Fyfield?

Fyfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Fyfield in context

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Postcode districts in Fyfield

CM5 42 ⇄

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