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Living in Shalford (Braintree): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shalford (Braintree) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Shalford (Braintree) most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the CM7 postcode district, Shalford (Braintree) ranks 4th. It scores 18 points below the CM7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. On broadband specifically, Shalford (Braintree) sits 12 points above the CM7 district figure of 72/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM7 postcode district.

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Shalford (Braintree) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
299.6 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 26 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 613% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 509% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 468% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Kynaston Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.617 · PM2.5 6.694 · PM10 11.811 µg/m³
73
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Shalford 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
3
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital11 mi
Colchester General Hospital16.8 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Freshford Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,386 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.3%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Braintree 4.7 mi
Braintree Freeport 5.4 mi
Cressing 6.6 mi
J8 M11 13.5 mi
J8A M11 13.8 mi
J8 M11 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Shalford (Braintree) 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

Wethersfield 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
School Green 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bardfield 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Finchingfield 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
High Garrett 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gosfield 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Braintree 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sible Hedingham 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Toppesfield 41 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalford (Braintree) a nice place to live?

Shalford (Braintree) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shalford (Braintree) 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 Shalford (Braintree)?

Shalford (Braintree) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shalford (Braintree)?

Among the top-rated schools in Shalford (Braintree) is Shalford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shalford (Braintree) in total.

Shalford (Braintree) in context

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Postcode districts in Shalford (Braintree)

CM7 59 ⇄

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