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Living in Roydon Hamlet: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Roydon Hamlet scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CM19 postcode district.

The CM19 district averages 58/100, putting Roydon Hamlet 17 points below its own postcode area. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (10), transport (26), lifestyle (26) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM19 postcode district.

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Roydon Hamlet scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
1,094 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 108 crimes
↑ 1119% above national average
Vehicle crime 46 crimes
↑ 3502% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 1234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 1060% above national average
other 72 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Temple Mead 25 crimes
  2. 2 Old House Lane 21 crimes
  3. 3 Epping Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • Water Lane Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital1.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital9.8 mi
Potters Bar Clinic10.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryLister Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,969 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.9%Student3.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership79.7%
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
26
Roydon 1.8 mi
Rye House 2.2 mi
Broxbourne 2.5 mi
J7 M11 3.9 mi
J7 M11 4 mi
J26 M25 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Roydon Hamlet 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

Broadley Common 45 0.6 mi away ⇄
Nazeing 44 0.8 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Nazeing 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bumble's Green 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Epping Upland 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hoddesdon 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Amwell 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thornwood Common 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roydon Hamlet a nice place to live?

Roydon Hamlet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roydon Hamlet is 41/100, 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 Hamlet?

Roydon Hamlet has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 291 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roydon Hamlet?

Among the top-rated schools in Roydon Hamlet is Water Lane Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roydon Hamlet in total.

Roydon Hamlet in context

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Postcode districts in Roydon Hamlet

CM19 58 ⇄

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