Town Pop. 1,464

Living in Ramsden Heath: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ramsden Heath is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Ramsden Heath most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the CM11 postcode district, Ramsden Heath ranks 5th.

The CM11 district averages 61/100, putting Ramsden Heath 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the CM11 district's 55/100. Safety (94) and economic health (90) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM11 postcode district.

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Ramsden Heath scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
47.1 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 28 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lindhurst Drive 9 crimes
  2. 2 Downham Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Willowmeade 6 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
70
Green Space 75
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Ramsden Hall AcademySpecial · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital4.8 mi
Broomfield Hospital9.4 mi
Southend University Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryBillericay Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,173 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership88.9%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Chelmsford · 2026-27
A £1,533
B £1,789
C £2,044
D £2,300
E £2,811
F £3,322
G £3,833
H £4,600
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
25
Billericay 2.4 mi
Wickford 2.4 mi
Battlesbridge 4 mi
J29 M25 9.1 mi
J28 M25 9.2 mi
J29 M25 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £497,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£458k £629k £805k £977k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Downham 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ramsden Bellhouse 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Brock Hill 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stock 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Billericay 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Runwell 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Crays Hill 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Hanningfield 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wickford 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Noak Hill 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Burstead 60 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsden Heath a nice place to live?

Ramsden Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ramsden Heath 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 Heath?

Ramsden Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ramsden Heath?

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

What are house prices like in Ramsden Heath?

The current median house price in Ramsden Heath is £497,500, around 75% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%.

Ramsden Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Ramsden Heath

CM11 61 ⇄
CM3 48 ⇄

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