Town Pop. 4,388

Living in Kelvedon and Feering: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kelvedon and Feering comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100. Kelvedon and Feering places 2nd of 9 in the CO5 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 22 points above the CO5 district's 10/100. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (18), schools (29) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CO5 postcode district.

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Kelvedon and Feering scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
78.2 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 171 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 73 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 22 crimes
  3. 3 Colchester Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.8 µg/m³
69
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Feering Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
32
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital8.7 mi
Broomfield Hospital10.5 mi
Southend University Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,064 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.5%Student3.6%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
29
Kelvedon 0.2 mi
Witham 3.7 mi
Marks Tey 4.3 mi
J8 M11 21.7 mi
J8A M11 21.9 mi
J8 M11 22 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £397,500 40
Detached £537,500 16
Semi-detached £390,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£226k £371k £520k £665k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coggeshall 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tiptree 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marks Tey 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Silver End 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt Knights 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Witham 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Totham 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Braintree) 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham Bishops 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Tey 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Little Totham 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Layer Breton 42 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelvedon and Feering a nice place to live?

Kelvedon and Feering has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kelvedon and Feering is 47/100, 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 Kelvedon and Feering?

Kelvedon and Feering is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 343 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kelvedon and Feering?

Among the top-rated schools in Kelvedon and Feering are Feering Church of England Primary School and Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kelvedon and Feering in total.

What are house prices like in Kelvedon and Feering?

The current median house price in Kelvedon and Feering is £397,500, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £537,500, semi-detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kelvedon and Feering

CO5 43 ⇄

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