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Living in Manningtree: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Manningtree is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the CO11 postcode district, Manningtree scores lowest. The CO11 district averages 49/100, putting Manningtree 10 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Manningtree sits 22 points above the CO11 district figure of 68/100. For the surrounding area, see CO11 postcode district.

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Manningtree scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
223.3 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 161 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Shoplifting 34 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 233% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 68 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 38 crimes
  3. 3 Clacton Road 36 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.918 · PM2.5 6.988 · PM10 11.624 µg/m³
71
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Highfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Manningtree High 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
14
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital7.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital9.5 mi
Broomfield Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Hazim Ahmad0.7 mi
GP capacity2,596 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired30%Student3.6%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Tendring · 2026-27
A £1,513
B £1,766
C £2,018
D £2,270
E £2,774
F £3,279
G £3,783
H £4,540
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
Mistley 0.7 mi
Manningtree 0.9 mi
Wrabness 4.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£254k £351k £451k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Lawford 57 0.6 mi away ⇄
Mistley 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (Tendring) 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Foxash Estate 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dedham Heath 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Bergholt 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dedham 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bromley Cross 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lamb Corner 50 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Manningtree a nice place to live?

Manningtree has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Manningtree is 39/100, 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 Manningtree?

Manningtree has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 334 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Manningtree?

Among the top-rated schools in Manningtree are Highfields Primary School and Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Manningtree in total.

What are house prices like in Manningtree?

The current median house price in Manningtree is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%.

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Postcode districts in Manningtree

CO11 49 ⇄

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