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Living in Stapleford Abbotts: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stapleford Abbotts scores 35/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Bills is where Stapleford Abbotts most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the RM4 postcode district, Stapleford Abbotts scores lowest. The RM4 district averages 49/100, putting Stapleford Abbotts 14 points below its own postcode area. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RM4 postcode district.

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Stapleford Abbotts scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
42
788.3 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 101 crimes
↑ 888% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 1528% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 1935% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 802% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 1574% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 London Road 38 crimes
  2. 2 Coopersale Lane 23 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 19 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
67
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Dame Tipping Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stapleford Abbotts Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsQueens Hospital3.9 mi
King George Hospital4.1 mi
Whipps Cross University Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs85.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLynwood Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity2,724 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.5%Student3.9%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical43.1%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Harold Wood 3.5 mi
Gidea Park 3.5 mi
Romford 3.8 mi
J28 M25 3.4 mi
J28 M25 3.6 mi
J27 M25 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stapleford Abbotts 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

Abridge 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chigwell Row 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Doddinghurst Common 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Havering 66 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chigwell 69 4.5 mi away ⇄
Theydon Bois 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kelvedon Hatch 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Loughton 64 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stondon Massey 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Coopersale 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Epping 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Chipping Ongar 47 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stapleford Abbotts a nice place to live?

Stapleford Abbotts has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stapleford Abbotts is 35/100, 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 Stapleford Abbotts?

Stapleford Abbotts has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 242 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stapleford Abbotts?

Among the top-rated schools in Stapleford Abbotts are Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School and Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stapleford Abbotts in total.

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Postcode districts in Stapleford Abbotts

RM4 49 ⇄

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