Town Pop. 887

Living in Steeple Bumpstead: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Steeple Bumpstead is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Steeple Bumpstead most outperforms the national norm: 78/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Steeple Bumpstead places 4th of 5 in the CB9 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the CB9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (8), lifestyle (9), schools (10) and transport (22). For the surrounding area, see CB9 postcode district.

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Steeple Bumpstead scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
101.5 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 38 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Phoenix Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  3. 3 Haverhill Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Steeple Bumpstead Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
8
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus15.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge17.7 mi
Broomfield Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryUnity Healthcare2.4 mi
GP capacity2,392 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
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
22
Audley End 10.6 mi
Newport 10.8 mi
Great Chesterford 10.9 mi
J9 M11 11 mi
J9A M11 11 mi
J9A M11 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £314,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£330k £397k £465k £531k 2022 2023 2024

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

Nearby places

Helions Bumpstead 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sturmer 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Haverhill 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Castle Camps 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hempstead 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ridgewell 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kedington 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Clare 26 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shudy Camps 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Toppesfield 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Radwinter 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Great Yeldham 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steeple Bumpstead a nice place to live?

Steeple Bumpstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steeple Bumpstead is 44/100, 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 Bumpstead?

Steeple Bumpstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Steeple Bumpstead?

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

What are house prices like in Steeple Bumpstead?

The current median house price in Steeple Bumpstead is £314,000, around 10% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Steeple Bumpstead in context

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Postcode districts in Steeple Bumpstead

CB9 56 ⇄

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