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Living in Thaxted: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thaxted scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Thaxted places 6th of 12 in the CM6 postcode district. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (12), lifestyle (13) and schools (17). Wider context for the surrounding area: CM6 postcode district.

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Thaxted scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 103 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bellrope Meadow 19 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Wolseys Chase 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.051 · PM2.5 6.789 · PM10 11.986 µg/m³
72
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area
1Good
  • Thaxted Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital13 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital16.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus17 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,093 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.8%Student3.4%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership69.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
12
Elsenham 5.6 mi
Main Terminal Building (Arrivals) 5.7 mi
Stansted Airport 5.8 mi
J8 M11 8.1 mi
J8A M11 8.7 mi
J8 M11 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£399k £471k £544k £616k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Boyton End 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Great Easton (Uttlesford) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Debden 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Elder Street 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Radwinter 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bardfield 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hempstead 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Widdington 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Finchingfield 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sewards End 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thaxted a nice place to live?

Thaxted has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thaxted 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 Thaxted?

Thaxted is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thaxted?

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

What are house prices like in Thaxted?

The current median house price in Thaxted is £415,750, around 46% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%.

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Postcode districts in Thaxted

CM6 46 ⇄

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