Town Pop. 1,078

Living in Great Bardfield: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Bardfield scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Great Bardfield places 4th of 7 in the CM7 postcode district.

Against the wider CM7 district average of 59/100, that is 18 points below. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Northampton Meadow 5 crimes
  2. 2 Newland Avenue 5 crimes
  3. 3 Deer Park View 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Bardfield Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
10
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital11.6 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital18.9 mi
Colchester General Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Freshford Practice1.7 mi
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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.5%Student2.3%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
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
28
Braintree 7.1 mi
Braintree Freeport 7.7 mi
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) 8.5 mi
J8 M11 11.2 mi
J8A M11 11.6 mi
J8 M11 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £515,000 14
Detached £565,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£446k £491k £538k £583k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Finchingfield 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wethersfield 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Braintree) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
School Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Boyton End 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thaxted 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hempstead 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Toppesfield 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bardfield a nice place to live?

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

Great Bardfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Bardfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Bardfield is Great Bardfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Bardfield in total.

What are house prices like in Great Bardfield?

The current median house price in Great Bardfield is £515,000, around 81% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £565,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Great Bardfield

CM7 59 ⇄

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