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Living in Nounsley: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nounsley is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Nounsley most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Nounsley places 2nd of 24 in the CM3 postcode district.

It scores 9 points above the CM3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its broadband score runs 46 points above the CM3 district's 46/100. Safety (95) and economic health (83) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Nounsley scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
91.4 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 13 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Priory Mews 5 crimes
  2. 2 Ingelrica Avenue 4 crimes
  3. 3 Nounsley Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.039 · PM2.5 6.94 · PM10 12.37 µg/m³
71
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior SchoolPrimary · 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
37
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital5.8 mi
Southend University Hospital14.7 mi
Basildon University Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgerySidney House Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity2,575 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1%Retired35.2%Student3.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Hatfield Peverel 1.3 mi
Witham 3.2 mi
Beaulieu Park 3.8 mi
J28 M25 18.3 mi
J28 M25 18.3 mi
J28 M25 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nounsley 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

Hatfield Peverel 51 0.8 mi away ⇄
Langford (Maldon) 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Boreham 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Witham 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Danbury 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wickham Bishops 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodham Mortimer 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maldon 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Totham 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gay Bowers 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sandon 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Heybridge Basin 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nounsley a nice place to live?

Nounsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Nounsley is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Nounsley?

Nounsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 31 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nounsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Nounsley is Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Nounsley in total.

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Postcode districts in Nounsley

CM3 48 ⇄

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