Our overall score for Manuden is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Of the 5 places sharing the CM23 postcode district, Manuden scores lowest.
The CM23 district averages 63/100, putting Manuden 25 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Manuden sits 9 points above the CM23 district figure of 78/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM23 postcode district.
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Manuden scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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68.1crimes 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 offences16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft6 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Burglary3 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Anti-social behaviour2 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Public order2 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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1Globe Crescent6 crimes
2Thrimley Lane6 crimes
3St Nicholas Field5 crimes
Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only
Environment
56
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Air QualityNO₂ 6.014 · PM2.5 6.761 · PM10 12.05 µg/m³
73
Green Space15
ParksNone
Sports PitchesSome1
AllotmentsSome1
Golf CoursesNone
Tennis CourtsAdequate4
Bowling GreensNone
PlaygroundsSome1
Services
Schools
13
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1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
Manuden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.
Healthcare
4
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A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital10.5 mi
Lister Hospital15.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryPeacock Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,226 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
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Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level
Economy & Bills
Economic Health
87
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Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3%
of residents aged 16+
Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Manuden 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.
Manuden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Manuden is 38/100, 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 Manuden?
Manuden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 4,925 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Manuden?
Among the top-rated schools in Manuden is Manuden Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Manuden in total.