Town Pop. 1,796

Living in Ingrave and Herongate: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ingrave and Herongate comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Ingrave and Herongate most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Ingrave and Herongate places 3rd of 5 in the CM13 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Ingrave and Herongate sits 25 points above the CM13 district figure of 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and broadband (84). Below 30/100: healthcare (17), transport (26) and lifestyle (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
40.6 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 28 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Billericay Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Blind Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Brentwood Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
17
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital4.6 mi
Queens Hospital7.1 mi
King George Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryDr S Neill and Partners2.3 mi
GP capacity3,944 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)84.8%
available across Brentwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Brentwood · 2026-27
A £1,505
B £1,756
C £2,007
D £2,258
E £2,760
F £3,262
G £3,763
H £4,516
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
26
West Horndon 2.2 mi
Brentwood 2.2 mi
Shenfield 2.3 mi
J29 M25 3.2 mi
J29 M25 3.4 mi
J29 M25 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £745,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£515k £567k £621k £673k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Childerditch 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Horndon 30 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brentwood 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Havering's Grove 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Warley 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Burstead 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Noak Hill 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bulphan 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Billericay 64 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ingatestone 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst Common 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ingrave and Herongate a nice place to live?

Ingrave and Herongate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ingrave and Herongate is 52/100, 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 Ingrave and Herongate?

Ingrave and Herongate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ingrave and Herongate?

Among the top-rated schools in Ingrave and Herongate is Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ingrave and Herongate in total.

What are house prices like in Ingrave and Herongate?

The current median house price in Ingrave and Herongate is £745,000, around 161% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%.

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Postcode districts in Ingrave and Herongate

CM13 55 ⇄

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