Town Pop. 818

Living in Stebbing: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stebbing is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Stebbing most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Stebbing places 10th of 12 in the CM6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Stebbing sits 15 points above the CM6 district figure of 65/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM6 postcode district.

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Stebbing scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
86.8 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 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lindsell Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Daisyley Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.15 · PM2.5 6.718 · PM10 11.923 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Stebbing Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital8 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital16.1 mi
Colchester General Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Peter Linn2.6 mi
GP capacity1,621 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.9%Student4.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
12
Stansted Airport 6.3 mi
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) 6.3 mi
Main Terminal Building (Departures) 6.4 mi
J8 M11 8.9 mi
J8A M11 9.3 mi
J8 M11 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stebbing 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 Dunmow 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Dunmow 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Felsted 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barnston (Uttlesford) 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Causeway End 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Bardfield 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Braintree) 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thaxted 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ford End 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stebbing a nice place to live?

Stebbing has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stebbing is 42/100, 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 Stebbing?

Stebbing is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stebbing?

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

Stebbing in context

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Postcode districts in Stebbing

CM6 46 ⇄

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