Town Pop. 1,304

Living in Horndon on the Hill: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horndon on the Hill comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 46/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Horndon on the Hill places 4th of 6 in the SS17 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Horndon on the Hill sits 11 points below the SS17 district figure of 57/100. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. That puts Horndon on the Hill in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SS17 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Horndon on the Hill scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
64.4 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 34 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vincent Avenue 19 crimes
  2. 2 Prince Charles Avenue 14 crimes
  3. 3 Conway'S Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
50
Air Quality NO₂ 11.2 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
66
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Clere's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital2.9 mi
Darent Valley Hospital8.3 mi
Queens Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,552 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed3%Retired30.4%Student3.5%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership84.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
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
30
Stanford-le-Hope 1.1 mi
East Tilbury 2.7 mi
Laindon 3.2 mi
J29 M25 5.7 mi
J29 M25 5.8 mi
J30 M25 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horndon on the Hill 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

Southfields 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Orsett 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stanford-le-Hope 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Baker Street 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bulphan 31 2.4 mi away ⇄
East Tilbury 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chadwell St Mary 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fobbing 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Grays 63 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Horndon 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
Basildon 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horndon on the Hill a nice place to live?

Horndon on the Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horndon on the Hill is 51/100, 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 Horndon on the Hill?

Horndon on the Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horndon on the Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Horndon on the Hill is Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Horndon on the Hill in total.

Horndon on the Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Horndon on the Hill

SS17 53 ⇄

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