Town Pop. 235

Living in Peldon: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peldon comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. Of the 9 places sharing the CO5 postcode district, Peldon scores lowest.

The CO5 district averages 43/100, putting Peldon 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Peldon sits 40 points above the CO5 district figure of 29/100. 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 CO5 postcode district.

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Peldon scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
268.1 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 22 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 655% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Meeting Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.281 · PM2.5 6.711 · PM10 11.785 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital6.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital17.7 mi
Southend University Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tollesbury Practice4.3 mi
GP capacity780 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.4%Student2.9%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership85.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
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
7
Wivenhoe 4.3 mi
Colchester Town 5.2 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 5.4 mi
J8 M11 29.6 mi
J8A M11 29.7 mi
J8 M11 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Peldon 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

Langenhoe and Abberton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Layer-de-la-Haye 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Mersea 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fingringhoe 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Layer Breton 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Berechurch 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
High Park Corner 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rowhedge 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heckfordbridge 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tollesbury 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Mersea 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt D'Arcy 41 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peldon a nice place to live?

Peldon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Peldon 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 Peldon?

Peldon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Peldon

CO5 43 ⇄

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