Town Pop. 1,534

Living in Hatfield Heath: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hatfield Heath comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Hatfield Heath most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 14 scored places sharing the CM22 postcode district, Hatfield Heath ranks 4th.

It scores 6 points above the CM22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On broadband specifically, Hatfield Heath sits 30 points above the CM22 district figure of 54/100. Safety (92) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM22 postcode district.

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Hatfield Heath scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
95.8 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 55 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goose Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.568 · PM2.5 7.026 · PM10 12.672 µg/m³
70
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Hatfield Heath 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
28
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital5.7 mi
Broomfield Hospital10.5 mi
King George Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,530 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.4%Student4.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Sawbridgeworth 2.1 mi
Harlow Mill 3.7 mi
Bishop's Stortford 4.1 mi
J7A M11 2 mi
J7A M11 2.2 mi
J7A M11 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hatfield Heath 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

Sheering 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Broad Oak 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Hallingbury 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Matching Green 29 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Spellbrook 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Takeley Street 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 4.3 mi away ⇄
Takeley and Little Canfield 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Birchanger 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burton End 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Epping Forest) 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield Heath a nice place to live?

Hatfield Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hatfield Heath is 53/100, 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 Hatfield Heath?

Hatfield Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hatfield Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Hatfield Heath is Hatfield Heath Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hatfield Heath in total.

Hatfield Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Hatfield Heath

CM22 47 ⇄

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