Town Pop. 583

Living in Tillingham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tillingham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CM0 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the CM0 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CM0 postcode district.

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Tillingham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
200.7 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 64 crimes
↑ 230% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Peter'S Court 9 crimes
  2. 2 Waterside Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Casey Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.228 · PM2.5 6.712 · PM10 11.966 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, TillinghamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital12.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital14.3 mi
Broomfield Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,260 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired28%Student2.5%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Maldon · 2026-27
A £1,552
B £1,811
C £2,069
D £2,328
E £2,845
F £3,363
G £3,880
H £4,656
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Southminster 3.2 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch 5.2 mi
Althorne 6.5 mi
J5 M2 27 mi
J29 M25 27 mi
J29 M25 27 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £373,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£362k £369k £376k £384k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ramsey Island 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Southminster 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stoneyhills 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tollesbury 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mayland 51 5.2 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Crouch 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Althorne 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
West Mersea 39 5.9 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt D'Arcy 41 6.3 mi away ⇄
Goldhanger 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Creeksea 0 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tillingham a nice place to live?

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

Tillingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tillingham?

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

What are house prices like in Tillingham?

The current median house price in Tillingham is £373,000, around 31% above the England and Wales average.

Tillingham in context

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Postcode districts in Tillingham

CM0 46 ⇄

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