Town Pop. 748

Living in North Fambridge: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Fambridge is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 24 scored places sharing the CM3 postcode district, North Fambridge ranks 15th. Against the wider CM3 district average of 48/100, that is 5 points below. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the CM3 district's 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM3 postcode district.

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North Fambridge scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
85.6 crimes 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 offences 37 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Links 5 crimes
  2. 2 Trinity Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Cherry Blossom Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital6 mi
Basildon University Hospital11.1 mi
Broomfield Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryGreensward Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,016 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired30%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership88.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Maldon · 2026-27
A £1,552
B £1,811
C £2,069
D £2,328
E £2,845
F £3,363
G £3,880
H £4,656
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
19
North Fambridge 0.2 mi
Hockley 3.1 mi
Althorne 3.1 mi
J29 M25 17.7 mi
J29 M25 17.7 mi
J29 M25 17.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £685,000 12
Detached £690,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£497k £602k £711k £816k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cold Norton (Maldon) 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ashingdon 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Canewdon 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Purleigh 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hockley and Hawkwell 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodham Ferrers 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rochford 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Mayland 51 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Fambridge a nice place to live?

North Fambridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Fambridge is 43/100, 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 North Fambridge?

North Fambridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in North Fambridge?

The current median house price in North Fambridge is £685,000, around 140% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £690,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in North Fambridge

CM3 48 ⇄

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