Town Pop. 407

Living in Stock: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stock is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Stock places 5th of 6 in the CM4 postcode district.

The CM4 district averages 47/100, putting Stock 14 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (12), lifestyle (13), transport (15) and healthcare (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Stock scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
358.7 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 54 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 732% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 771% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 603% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stock Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Orton Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Maldon Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 79
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Stock Church of England 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
21
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital6.5 mi
Broomfield Hospital7.5 mi
Southend University Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,405 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.9%Student3.3%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership66.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Chelmsford · 2026-27
A £1,533
B £1,789
C £2,044
D £2,300
E £2,811
F £3,322
G £3,833
H £4,600
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
15
Billericay 2.6 mi
Ingatestone 2.8 mi
Wickford 4.4 mi
J28 M25 8.8 mi
J28 M25 8.9 mi
J28 M25 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 28

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £862,500 18
Detached £1,087,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£744k £857k £974k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ramsden Heath 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Hanningfield 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Margaretting 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Galleywood 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Billericay 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Downham 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brock Hill 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ramsden Bellhouse 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ingatestone 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Havering's Grove 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fryerning 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stock a nice place to live?

Stock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stock is 33/100, 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 Stock?

Stock has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stock?

Among the top-rated schools in Stock is Stock Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stock in total.

What are house prices like in Stock?

The current median house price in Stock is £862,500, around 203% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,087,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Stock in context

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Postcode districts in Stock

CM4 47 ⇄

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