Town Pop. 460

Living in Rickling Green and Quendon: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rickling Green and Quendon is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CB11 postcode district, Rickling Green and Quendon ranks 4th.

On economic health specifically, Rickling Green and Quendon sits 10 points above the CB11 district figure of 81/100. Safety (93) and broadband (83) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (12), schools (14), healthcare (17) and transport (24). Wider context for the surrounding area: CB11 postcode district.

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Rickling Green and Quendon scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
150 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 36 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Greys Hollow 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital12.8 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15.3 mi
Broomfield Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,164 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2%Retired23.3%Student3.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
24
Newport 2.2 mi
Elsenham 2.4 mi
Stansted Mountfitchet 3.3 mi
J8 M11 5 mi
J8A M11 5.6 mi
J8 M11 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rickling Green and Quendon 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

Widdington 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ugley Green 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wicken Bonhunt 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newport (Uttlesford) 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Manuden 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Elsenham 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Arkesden 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stansted Mountfitchet 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Debden 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rickling Green and Quendon a nice place to live?

Rickling Green and Quendon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rickling Green and Quendon is 48/100, 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 Rickling Green and Quendon?

Rickling Green and Quendon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rickling Green and Quendon?

Among the top-rated schools in Rickling Green and Quendon is Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rickling Green and Quendon in total.

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Postcode districts in Rickling Green and Quendon

CB11 51 ⇄

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