Town Pop. 391

Living in Great Easton (Uttlesford): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Easton (Uttlesford) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CM6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 31 points above the CM6 district's 65/100. For the surrounding area, see CM6 postcode district.

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Great Easton (Uttlesford) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
127.9 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 20 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St. Mary'S Mews 8 crimes
  2. 2 Andrews Farm Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bowyers Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital9.8 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital13.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus20.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Peter Linn2.5 mi
GP capacity1,621 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.3%Student4.1%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
11
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) 3.4 mi
Stansted Airport 3.4 mi
Main Terminal Building (Departures) 3.5 mi
J8 M11 6.1 mi
J8A M11 6.5 mi
J8 M11 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Easton (Uttlesford) 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

Great Dunmow 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thaxted 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Takeley and Little Canfield 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Uttlesford) 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Boyton End 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Dunmow 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Burton End 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Elsenham 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Takeley Street 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
High Roding 43 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Easton (Uttlesford) a nice place to live?

Great Easton (Uttlesford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Easton (Uttlesford) 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 Great Easton (Uttlesford)?

Great Easton (Uttlesford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Easton (Uttlesford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Easton (Uttlesford) is Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Easton (Uttlesford) in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Easton (Uttlesford)

CM6 46 ⇄

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