Town Pop. 1,483

Living in Roydon (Epping Forest): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Roydon (Epping Forest) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the CM19 postcode district.

The CM19 district averages 58/100, putting Roydon (Epping Forest) 18 points below its own postcode area. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM19 postcode district.

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Roydon (Epping Forest) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
170.6 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 85 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Vehicle crime 32 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Temple Mead 25 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 17 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 25 within 4km
1Good
  • Roydon Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
13
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital1.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital9.5 mi
Potters Bar Clinic10.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAddison House - Haque Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,055 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
82%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.8%Student4.6%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
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
Roydon 0.5 mi
Rye House 1.5 mi
St Margarets 2.2 mi
J7 M11 4.6 mi
J7 M11 4.6 mi
J7A M11 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £503,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£462k £512k £564k £614k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Roydon Hamlet 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Broadley Common 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nazeing 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Nazeing 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bumble's Green 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Amwell 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hertford Heath 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Epping Upland 0 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roydon (Epping Forest) a nice place to live?

Roydon (Epping Forest) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roydon (Epping Forest) 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 Roydon (Epping Forest)?

Roydon (Epping Forest) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 253 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roydon (Epping Forest)?

Among the top-rated schools in Roydon (Epping Forest) is Roydon Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roydon (Epping Forest) in total.

What are house prices like in Roydon (Epping Forest)?

The current median house price in Roydon (Epping Forest) is £503,750, around 77% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Roydon (Epping Forest) in context

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Postcode districts in Roydon (Epping Forest)

CM19 58 ⇄

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