Town Pop. 9,767

Living in Sawbridgeworth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

55
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 249 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 134 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Vehicle crime 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 45 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 108 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 44 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Fields 35 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 29 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
70
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
52
5 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Fawbert and Barnard Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • High Wych Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • LeventhorpeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mandeville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Reedings Junior 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
50
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital2.3 mi
Broomfield Hospital12.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,607 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 252 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.1%Student3.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.6%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax East Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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
33
Sawbridgeworth 0.7 mi
Harlow Mill 1.5 mi
Harlow Town 3 mi
J7A M11 1.6 mi
J7A M11 1.7 mi
J7A M11 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £410,000 78
Detached £645,000 19
Semi-detached £480,000 17
Terraced £345,000 21
Flat / Maisonette £221,250 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£201k £401k £608k £808k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sheering 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Spellbrook 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Little Hallingbury 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Heath 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
South-end 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 4.0 mi away ⇄
Matching Green 29 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawbridgeworth a nice place to live?

Sawbridgeworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sawbridgeworth is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sawbridgeworth?

Sawbridgeworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 628 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sawbridgeworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Sawbridgeworth are Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School, High Wych Church of England Primary School and Leventhorpe, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Sawbridgeworth in total.

What are house prices like in Sawbridgeworth?

The current median house price in Sawbridgeworth is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £645,000, semi-detached £480,000, terraced £345,000, flat £221,250. There were 78 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sawbridgeworth in context

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Postcode districts in Sawbridgeworth

CM21 54 ⇄
CM22 47 ⇄

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