Town Pop. 125

Living in Langley (Uttlesford): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langley (Uttlesford) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the CB11 postcode district, Langley (Uttlesford) ranks 5th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The CB11 district averages 51/100, putting Langley (Uttlesford) 7 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB11 postcode district.

44
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Langley (Uttlesford) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Langley (Uttlesford).
Or compare:
CB11 3AA CB11 4AA CB11

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
296 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 11 crimes
↑ 164% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 841% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 1271% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Horseshoe Close 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.027 · PM2.5 6.62 · PM10 11.767 µg/m³
74
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus12.1 mi
Lister Hospital14.2 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Surgery4.5 mi
GP capacity1,553 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.2%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)0.8%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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
12
Audley End 4.4 mi
Newport 4.8 mi
Great Chesterford 5.9 mi
J9 M11 5.6 mi
J9A M11 6.4 mi
J9A M11 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Langley (Uttlesford) Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Langley (Uttlesford), but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Langley (Uttlesford) 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

Arkesden 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chrishall 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Chishill 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Elmdon 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heydon 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wicken Bonhunt 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barley 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barkway 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Hormead 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newport (Uttlesford) 51 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langley (Uttlesford) a nice place to live?

Langley (Uttlesford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langley (Uttlesford) is 44/100, 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 Langley (Uttlesford)?

Langley (Uttlesford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Langley (Uttlesford) in context

See the best places to live in Essex, ranked

Postcode districts in Langley (Uttlesford)

CB11 51 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode