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Living in Moreton (Epping Forest): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moreton (Epping Forest) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Of the 4 places sharing the CM5 postcode district, Moreton (Epping Forest) scores lowest. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score.

Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (10), transport (13) and schools (19). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Moreton (Epping Forest) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
307.2 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 31 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 648% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  2. 2 Queen Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.995 · PM2.5 6.936 · PM10 12.611 µg/m³
71
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
6
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital5.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital10.3 mi
King George Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryOngar War Memorial Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity962 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.8%Student4.2%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
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
13
Harlow Mill 5.1 mi
Epping 5.6 mi
Sawbridgeworth 5.7 mi
J7 M11 3.5 mi
J7 M11 3.6 mi
J7A M11 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moreton (Epping Forest) 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

Shelley (Epping Forest) 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fyfield 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Matching Green 29 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chipping Ongar 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
North Weald Bassett 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thornwood Common 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Coopersale 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Paslow Wood Common 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sheering 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stondon Massey 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Heath 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moreton (Epping Forest) a nice place to live?

Moreton (Epping Forest) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Moreton (Epping Forest) 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 Moreton (Epping Forest)?

Moreton (Epping Forest) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moreton (Epping Forest)?

Among the top-rated schools in Moreton (Epping Forest) is Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Moreton (Epping Forest) in total.

Moreton (Epping Forest) in context

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Postcode districts in Moreton (Epping Forest)

CM5 42 ⇄

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