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Living in Great Holland: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Holland comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 35/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Great Holland places 3rd of 5 in the CO13 postcode district. Against the wider CO13 district average of 52/100, that is 5 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see CO13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
67.9 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 38 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tildesley Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Crossfield Way 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bemerton Gardens 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirby Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital14 mi
Ipswich Hospital15.1 mi
Southend University Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCaradoc Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,814 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate45.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired36.2%Student2.8%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Tendring · 2026-27
A £1,513
B £1,766
C £2,018
D £2,270
E £2,774
F £3,279
G £3,783
H £4,540
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
45
Kirby Cross 0.7 mi
Frinton-on-Sea 1.4 mi
Thorpe-le-Soken 2.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Holland 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

Kirby Cross 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Frinton-on-Sea 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kirby-le-Soken 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpe-le-Soken 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-the-Naze 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Clacton 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clacton-on-Sea 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Weeley Heath 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Weeley 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Oakley 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Jaywick 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
St Osyth 24 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Holland a nice place to live?

Great Holland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Holland is 47/100, 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 Holland?

Great Holland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Holland?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Holland is Kirby Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Holland in total.

Great Holland in context

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Postcode districts in Great Holland

CO13 52 ⇄

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