Town Pop. 3,645

Living in Theydon Bois: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Theydon Bois comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 43/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the CM16 postcode district, Theydon Bois ranks 2nd.

It scores 10 points above the CM16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its schools score runs 14 points above the CM16 district's 29/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: CM16 postcode district.

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Theydon Bois scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
49.4 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 65 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barnmead 19 crimes
  2. 2 Abridge Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Buxton Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
67
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
43
5 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Outstanding3Good
  • Debden Park High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Hereward Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Davenant Foundation SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Theydon Bois 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
19
A&E departmentsKing George Hospital5.4 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital6.4 mi
Whipps Cross University Hospital6.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.7%
Nearest GP surgeryForest Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,751 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Epping Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed3%Retired29.4%Student4.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Epping Forest · 2026-27
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
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
38
Theydon Bois 0.3 mi
Epping 1.7 mi
Debden 1.9 mi
J27 M25 1 mi
J27 M25 1 mi
J6 M11 1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £890,000 29
Semi-detached £945,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£714k £914k £1.1m £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Abridge 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Epping 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Loughton 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coopersale 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
High Beech 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Epping Upland 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chigwell Row 65 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thornwood Common 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Waltham Abbey 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Buckhurst Hill 74 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chigwell 69 3.9 mi away ⇄
North Weald Bassett 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Theydon Bois a nice place to live?

Theydon Bois is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Theydon Bois is 54/100, 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 Theydon Bois?

Theydon Bois 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 Theydon Bois?

Among the top-rated schools in Theydon Bois are Debden Park High School and Hereward Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Theydon Bois in total.

What are house prices like in Theydon Bois?

The current median house price in Theydon Bois is £890,000, around 212% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £945,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Theydon Bois in context

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Postcode districts in Theydon Bois

CM16 44 ⇄

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