Town Pop. 662

Living in Great Waltham: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Waltham is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Great Waltham places 7th of 24 in the CM3 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Great Waltham sits 41 points above the CM3 district figure of 46/100. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (26), transport (27) and lifestyle (29). For the surrounding area, see CM3 postcode district.

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Great Waltham scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
303.6 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 85 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 656% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 634% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moortown Place 22 crimes
  2. 2 South Street 17 crimes
  3. 3 Woburn View 16 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital1.1 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital15.6 mi
Basildon University Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryLittle Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries1 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.4%Student3.6%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Chelmsford · 2026-27
A £1,533
B £1,789
C £2,044
D £2,300
E £2,811
F £3,322
G £3,833
H £4,600
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
27
Beaulieu Park 3.6 mi
Chelmsford 3.9 mi
Hatfield Peverel 5.9 mi
J7A M11 12.1 mi
J7A M11 12.2 mi
J8A M11 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Waltham 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

Little Waltham 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Broomfield 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ford End 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Leighs 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Causeway End 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chelmsford 68 4.0 mi away ⇄
Young's End 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Boreham 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Roxwell 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Writtle 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
High Easter 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Felsted 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Waltham a nice place to live?

Great Waltham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Waltham is 50/100, 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 Waltham?

Great Waltham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 201 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Waltham?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Waltham are Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Waltham in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Waltham

CM3 48 ⇄

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