Town Pop. 412

Living in Roxwell: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Roxwell is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the CM1 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The CM1 district averages 64/100, putting Roxwell 24 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM1 postcode district.

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Roxwell scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
444.2 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 80 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 860% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 507% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 487% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hawthorn Crescent 27 crimes
  2. 2 Highwood Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Mashbury Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Roxwell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital3.8 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital12.4 mi
Basildon University Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Writtle Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,421 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2%Retired25.3%Student3.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Chelmsford 3.9 mi
Ingatestone 5.7 mi
Beaulieu Park 6 mi
J7A M11 9.4 mi
J7A M11 9.4 mi
J7A M11 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Roxwell 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

Writtle 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Broomfield 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
High Easter 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Waltham 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chelmsford 68 4.4 mi away ⇄
Margaretting 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blackmore 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Little Waltham 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fryerning 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fyfield 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Paslow Wood Common 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Galleywood 53 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roxwell a nice place to live?

Roxwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roxwell is 40/100, 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 Roxwell?

Roxwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roxwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Roxwell is Roxwell Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roxwell in total.

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Postcode districts in Roxwell

CM1 64 ⇄

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