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Living in Steeple: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Steeple comes out at 41/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CM0 postcode district. The CM0 district averages 46/100, putting Steeple 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Steeple sits 34 points above the CM0 district figure of 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM0 postcode district.

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Steeple scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
217.9 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 64 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 39 crimes
  2. 2 Foxhall Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Garden Fields 12 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 6.395 · PM2.5 6.746 · PM10 11.836 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital10.3 mi
Broomfield Hospital15 mi
Colchester General Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Trinity Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity2,606 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.7%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical44.1%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
7
Southminster 2.7 mi
Althorne 3.7 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch 4.1 mi
J29 M25 23.6 mi
J29 M25 23.6 mi
J29 M25 23.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Steeple 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

Mayland 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Island 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Southminster 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stoneyhills 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tillingham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Latchingdon 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Crouch 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Goldhanger 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Heybridge Basin 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tollesbury 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Creeksea 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steeple a nice place to live?

Steeple has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steeple is 41/100, 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 Steeple?

Steeple is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Steeple

CM0 46 ⇄

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