Town Pop. 1,342

Living in Great Chesterford: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Chesterford scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Great Chesterford most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CB10 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 30 points above the CB10 district's 62/100. Safety (91) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CB10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Great Chesterford 28 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Jackson'S Square 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 14.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 96
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • Great Chesterford Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus7.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge10.7 mi
Lister Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Gold Street Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,341 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate64.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.7%Student3.9%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.2%Skilled & technical28%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership73.6%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
26
Great Chesterford 0.3 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 3.1 mi
Audley End 4.1 mi
J9 M11 0.6 mi
J9A M11 0.7 mi
J9A M11 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
92
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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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
5-year monthly trend
All
£395k £442k £491k £539k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ickleton 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Littlebury 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Duxford 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Elmdon 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hadstock 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Saffron Walden 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Abington 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Cambridgeshire) 44 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Chesterford a nice place to live?

Great Chesterford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Chesterford is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Chesterford?

Great Chesterford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Chesterford?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Chesterford is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Chesterford in total.

What are house prices like in Great Chesterford?

The current median house price in Great Chesterford is £515,000, around 81% above the England and Wales average.

Great Chesterford in context

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Postcode districts in Great Chesterford

CB10 54 ⇄

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