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Living in Stonebridge: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stonebridge scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 60/100 against a national town median of 18/100. On healthcare specifically, Stonebridge sits 27 points below the SS1 district figure of 87/100.

That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SS1 postcode district.

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Stonebridge scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
376.9 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 103 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shallows Avenue 28 crimes
  2. 2 Locksley Close 28 crimes
  3. 3 Brougham Close 21 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
53
3 schools in area · 27 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Southend High School for GirlsSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bournes Green Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bournes Green Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital2.6 mi
Basildon University Hospital12.8 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Avenue Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,275 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)97.6%
available across Southend-on-Sea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed3%Retired28.1%Student3.5%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)22%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership80.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Southend-on-Sea · 2026-27
A £1,510
B £1,762
C £2,013
D £2,265
E £2,768
F £3,272
G £3,775
H £4,530
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
59
Thorpe Bay 1 mi
Southend East 1.5 mi
Prittlewell 2 mi
J5 M2 15.8 mi
J5 M2 16 mi
J4 M2 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
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 Stonebridge 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

Great Wakering 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Southend-on-Sea 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rochford 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Canewdon 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashingdon 61 4.7 mi away ⇄
Creeksea 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hockley and Hawkwell 59 5.5 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Crouch 48 6.1 mi away ⇄
Stoneyhills 47 6.8 mi away ⇄
Rayleigh 60 7.0 mi away ⇄
Allhallows 31 7.3 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonebridge a nice place to live?

Stonebridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stonebridge is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stonebridge?

Stonebridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 202 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stonebridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Stonebridge are Southend High School for Girls, Bournes Green Infant School and Bournes Green Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Stonebridge in total.

Stonebridge in context

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Postcode districts in Stonebridge

SS1 62 ⇄
SS3 56 ⇄

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