Town Pop. 4,088

Living in Southminster: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southminster comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 48/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the CM0 postcode district. It scores 7 points above the CM0 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Its broadband score runs 58 points above the CM0 district's 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM0 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
51.6 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 126 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Wellingtons 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Munsons Alley 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Leonard's Church of England 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
41
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital9.2 mi
Broomfield Hospital16.8 mi
Colchester General Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 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 capacity1,782 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.7%Retired23%Student3.8%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary29.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Maldon · 2026-27
A £1,552
B £1,811
C £2,069
D £2,328
E £2,845
F £3,363
G £3,880
H £4,656
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
31
Southminster 0.4 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch 2.1 mi
Althorne 3.4 mi
J5 M2 24 mi
J29 M25 24.1 mi
J29 M25 24.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 31
Semi-detached £325,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£290k £338k £389k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stoneyhills 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Crouch 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Steeple 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mayland 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Creeksea 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tillingham 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Island 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Canewdon 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 6.4 mi away ⇄
Goldhanger 41 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southminster a nice place to live?

Southminster is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Southminster is 53/100, 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 Southminster?

Southminster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southminster?

Among the top-rated schools in Southminster is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Southminster in total.

What are house prices like in Southminster?

The current median house price in Southminster is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Southminster

CM0 46 ⇄

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