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Living in Ramsden Bellhouse: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ramsden Bellhouse scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Ramsden Bellhouse places 5th of 9 in the CM11 postcode district.

It scores 11 points below the CM11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On economic health specifically, Ramsden Bellhouse sits 9 points above the CM11 district figure of 78/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
232.9 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 45 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parkstone Avenue 15 crimes
  2. 2 Lindhurst Drive 9 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 46
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Crays Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital4 mi
Southend University Hospital9.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe London Road Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,768 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)73.7%
available across Basildon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27%Student3.6%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership89.6%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Basildon · 2026-27
A £1,551
B £1,810
C £2,068
D £2,327
E £2,844
F £3,361
G £3,878
H £4,654
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
32
Wickford 1.6 mi
Billericay 2.9 mi
Battlesbridge 3.6 mi
J29 M25 9.1 mi
J29 M25 9.2 mi
J29 M25 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Ramsden Bellhouse 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

Ramsden Heath 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Downham 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Crays Hill 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brock Hill 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Runwell 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wickford 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nevendon 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Billericay 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Noak Hill 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stock 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Burstead 60 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsden Bellhouse a nice place to live?

Ramsden Bellhouse is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ramsden Bellhouse is 50/100, 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 Ramsden Bellhouse?

Ramsden Bellhouse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ramsden Bellhouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Ramsden Bellhouse are Crays Hill Primary School and Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ramsden Bellhouse in total.

Ramsden Bellhouse in context

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Postcode districts in Ramsden Bellhouse

CM11 61 ⇄

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