Town Pop. 157

Living in South-end: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South-end scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the SG10 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the SG10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
452.2 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 24 crimes
↑ 359% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 927% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 1227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 462% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Wych Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 High Wych Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mansfield 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.85 · PM2.5 6.922 · PM10 12.364 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • St Elizabeth's SchoolSpecial · 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
22
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital3.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital11.8 mi
Lister Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryMuch Hadham Health Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,263 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
38.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired19.4%Student6.9%Other inactive14.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership66.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Sawbridgeworth 3.3 mi
Harlow Mill 3.3 mi
Harlow Town 3.4 mi
J7A M11 4.4 mi
J7A M11 4.5 mi
J7A M11 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South-end 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

Perry Green 44 0.7 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hunsdon 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Spellbrook 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Little Hadham 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Little Hallingbury 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 4.0 mi away ⇄
Harlow 59 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South-end a nice place to live?

South-end has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South-end is 36/100, 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 South-end?

South-end is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South-end?

Among the top-rated schools in South-end is St Elizabeth's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South-end in total.

South-end in context

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Postcode districts in South-end

SG10 41 ⇄

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