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Living in Mistley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mistley scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the CO11 postcode district, Mistley ranks 6th. The CO11 district averages 49/100, putting Mistley 9 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 18 points above the CO11 district's 68/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
224.4 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 228 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Shoplifting 34 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
other 95 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
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Stourview Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital7.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital9 mi
Broomfield Hospital28.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Hazim Ahmad1.7 mi
GP capacity2,946 patients per GP
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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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)77.2%
available across Tendring
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.2%Student3.2%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership68.3%
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Mistley 0.4 mi
Manningtree 1.9 mi
Wrabness 3.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 34
Semi-detached £302,500 12
Terraced £307,800 10
Flat / Maisonette £159,700 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£180k £289k £401k £510k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Manningtree 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (Tendring) 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lawford 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wix 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Foxash Estate 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Bergholt 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Babergh) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dedham Heath 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dedham 48 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mistley a nice place to live?

Mistley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mistley is 40/100, 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 Mistley?

Mistley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 459 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Mistley?

The current median house price in Mistley is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £302,500, terraced £307,800, flat £159,700. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mistley in context

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Postcode districts in Mistley

CO11 49 ⇄

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