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Living in Goldhanger: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Goldhanger scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the CM9 postcode district, Goldhanger ranks 8th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 10 points below the CM9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM9 postcode district.

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Goldhanger scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hall Estate 7 crimes
  2. 2 St Peters Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 Blind Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.44 · PM2.5 6.738 · PM10 11.874 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital12.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital12.5 mi
Southend University Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tollesbury Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity2,779 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student4%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Maldon · 2026-27
A £1,552
B £1,811
C £2,069
D £2,328
E £2,845
F £3,363
G £3,880
H £4,656
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
10
Witham 6.4 mi
Kelvedon 6.9 mi
Althorne 6.9 mi
J28 M25 23.2 mi
J28 M25 23.3 mi
J28 M25 23.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Goldhanger 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

Tolleshunt Major 33 1.4 mi away ⇄
Little Totham 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Heybridge Basin 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt D'Arcy 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Totham 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Maldon 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tollesbury 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Island 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt Knights 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wickham Bishops 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Steeple 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mayland 51 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goldhanger a nice place to live?

Goldhanger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Goldhanger 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 Goldhanger?

Goldhanger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Goldhanger

CM9 51 ⇄

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