Town Pop. 1,403

Living in Layer-de-la-Haye: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Layer-de-la-Haye comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Layer-de-la-Haye places 2nd of 4 in the CO2 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the CO2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its schools score runs 15 points below the CO2 district's 66/100. On the national picture that lands Layer-de-la-Haye in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO2 postcode district.

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Layer-de-la-Haye scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
312.9 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 179 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
Public order 35 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
other 107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 36 crimes
  2. 2 Berechurch Hall Road 34 crimes
  3. 3 Moss Road 25 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
51
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, ColchesterPrimary · 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
28
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital3.6 mi
Broomfield Hospital17 mi
Ipswich Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAmbrose Avenue Group Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity2,230 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.1%Student3.5%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
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
48
Colchester Town 3.4 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 3.9 mi
Colchester 4 mi
J8 M11 28.2 mi
J8A M11 28.4 mi
J8 M11 28.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Layer-de-la-Haye 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

Heckfordbridge 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Layer Breton 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Berechurch 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Langenhoe and Abberton 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Peldon 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fingringhoe 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Colchester 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Copford 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rowhedge 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eight Ash Green 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
High Park Corner 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wivenhoe 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Layer-de-la-Haye a nice place to live?

Layer-de-la-Haye is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Layer-de-la-Haye 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 Layer-de-la-Haye?

Layer-de-la-Haye has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 439 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Layer-de-la-Haye?

Among the top-rated schools in Layer-de-la-Haye is Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Layer-de-la-Haye in total.

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Postcode districts in Layer-de-la-Haye

CO2 59 ⇄

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