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Living in Spellbrook: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Spellbrook scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 25/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the CM22 postcode district, Spellbrook ranks 9th. Its schools score runs 20 points above the CM22 district's 29/100. Healthcare (26) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CM22 postcode district.

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Spellbrook scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CM22 6AA CM22 7AA CM22 CM23

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
941.4 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 130 crimes
↑ 1172% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 993% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 1325% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 857% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 1669% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crofters 25 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 22 crimes
  3. 3 Cambridge Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.994 · PM2.5 7.074 · PM10 12.708 µg/m³
70
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
49
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Spellbrook CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital5.1 mi
Broomfield Hospital13.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCentral Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,658 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed3.4%Retired21.4%Student4.5%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.9%
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Sawbridgeworth 1.5 mi
Bishop's Stortford 2.1 mi
Harlow Mill 3.3 mi
J8 M11 2.6 mi
J8A M11 2.9 mi
J7A M11 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Spellbrook 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

Little Hallingbury 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Stortford 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sheering 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Heath 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
South-end 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Birchanger 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Broad Oak 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Widford 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Spellbrook a nice place to live?

Spellbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Spellbrook is 45/100, 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 Spellbrook?

Spellbrook has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 289 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Spellbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Spellbrook is Spellbrook CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Spellbrook in total.

Spellbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Spellbrook

CM22 47 ⇄
CM23 63 ⇄

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