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Living in Ramsey Island: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ramsey Island comes out at 35/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the CM0 postcode district.

It scores 11 points below the CM0 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (5) and transport (7) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CM0 postcode district.

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Ramsey Island scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
117.2 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 64 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 39 crimes
  2. 2 Foxhall Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Garden Fields 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital12.4 mi
Colchester General Hospital13.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryTillingham Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,818 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.7%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical44.1%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Southminster 3.9 mi
Althorne 5.7 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch 5.7 mi
J29 M25 25.3 mi
J28 M25 25.3 mi
J29 M25 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 16
Detached £365,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£351k £378k £406k £433k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Steeple 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tillingham 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tollesbury 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mayland 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Goldhanger 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Southminster 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt D'Arcy 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt Major 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stoneyhills 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Heybridge Basin 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Little Totham 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsey Island a nice place to live?

Ramsey Island has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ramsey Island is 35/100, 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 Ramsey Island?

Ramsey Island is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ramsey Island?

The current median house price in Ramsey Island is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £365,000.

Ramsey Island in context

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Postcode districts in Ramsey Island

CM0 46 ⇄

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