Town Pop. 39

Living in Takeley and Little Canfield: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Takeley and Little Canfield scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 7/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the CM22 postcode district, Takeley and Little Canfield ranks 12th. It scores 10 points below the CM22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Its economic health score runs 9 points above the CM22 district's 76/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM22 postcode district.

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Takeley and Little Canfield scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CM22 6AA CM22 7AA CM22 CM24 CM6

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
2,666.7 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 46 crimes
↑ 3442% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 4801% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 1924% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 3451% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 6494% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Start Hill 59 crimes
  2. 2 Barnfield 5 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Roseacres Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Takeley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital9.6 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital9.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryElsenham Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,823 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 130 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired23.3%Student4.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Stansted Airport 1.4 mi
Main Terminal Building (Departures) 1.5 mi
Gates 1-19 1.5 mi
J8 M11 3 mi
J8A M11 3.2 mi
J8 M11 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £439,000 39
Detached £609,500 14
Terraced £382,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£352k £453k £557k £658k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Takeley Street 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Burton End 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Broad Oak 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Birchanger 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Roding 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Elsenham 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Dunmow 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stansted Mountfitchet 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ugley Green 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Little Hallingbury 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Takeley and Little Canfield a nice place to live?

Takeley and Little Canfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Takeley and Little Canfield is 37/100, 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 Takeley and Little Canfield?

Takeley and Little Canfield has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Takeley and Little Canfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Takeley and Little Canfield are Roseacres Primary School and Takeley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Takeley and Little Canfield in total.

What are house prices like in Takeley and Little Canfield?

The current median house price in Takeley and Little Canfield is £439,000, around 54% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £609,500, terraced £382,000. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Takeley and Little Canfield in context

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Postcode districts in Takeley and Little Canfield

CM22 47 ⇄
CM24 53 ⇄
CM6 46 ⇄

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