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Living in Great Yeldham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Yeldham scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Great Yeldham most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the CO9 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Great Yeldham sits 39 points above the CO9 district figure of 48/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO9 postcode district.

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Great Yeldham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
57.3 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 46 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goodchild Way 15 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Highfields 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great YeldhamPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital15.6 mi
Broomfield Hospital16.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus20 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHedingham Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity2,473 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)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.7%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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
6
Sudbury 7.5 mi
Bures 9.4 mi
Braintree 9.9 mi
J9 M11 16.1 mi
J9A M11 16.2 mi
J9A M11 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £393,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£323k £388k £455k £520k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Toppesfield 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ridgewell 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Castle Hedingham 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sible Hedingham 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Clare 26 3.3 mi away ⇄
School Green 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clare 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham St Paul 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sturmer 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Steeple Bumpstead 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wethersfield 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Gosfield 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Yeldham a nice place to live?

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

Great Yeldham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Yeldham?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Yeldham is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Yeldham in total.

What are house prices like in Great Yeldham?

The current median house price in Great Yeldham is £393,500, around 38% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

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Postcode districts in Great Yeldham

CO9 44 ⇄

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