Town Pop. 719

Living in Hatfield Broad Oak: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hatfield Broad Oak is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 70/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the CM22 postcode district, Hatfield Broad Oak ranks 13th. Against the wider CM22 district average of 47/100, that is 11 points below. On economic health specifically, Hatfield Broad Oak sits 9 points above the CM22 district figure of 76/100. For the surrounding area, see CM22 postcode district.

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Hatfield Broad Oak scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
144.6 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 46 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Start Hill 59 crimes
  2. 2 Barnfield 5 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 16
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad OakPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital7.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital9.7 mi
King George Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Eden Surgeries1.8 mi
GP capacity1,501 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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired23.3%Student4.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
10
Sawbridgeworth 3.7 mi
Bishop's Stortford 4.4 mi
Gates 1-19 4.4 mi
J8 M11 3.5 mi
J8A M11 3.7 mi
J7A M11 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hatfield Broad Oak 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

Hatfield Heath 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Hallingbury 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Takeley Street 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sheering 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Takeley and Little Canfield 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Matching Green 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Roding 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Spellbrook 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burton End 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Birchanger 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield Broad Oak a nice place to live?

Hatfield Broad Oak has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hatfield Broad Oak is 36/100, 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 Hatfield Broad Oak?

Hatfield Broad Oak has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hatfield Broad Oak in context

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Postcode districts in Hatfield Broad Oak

CM22 47 ⇄

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