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Living in Tolleshunt D'Arcy: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tolleshunt D'Arcy is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CM9 postcode district, Tolleshunt D'Arcy ranks 8th.

Against the wider CM9 district average of 51/100, that is 10 points below. On safety specifically, Tolleshunt D'Arcy sits 8 points above the CM9 district figure of 85/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM9 postcode district.

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Tolleshunt D'Arcy scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
80.7 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 31 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Elysian Gardens 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.44 · PM2.5 6.733 · PM10 11.856 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
13
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital10.2 mi
Broomfield Hospital13.9 mi
Southend University Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tollesbury Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity2,376 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across Maldon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.9%Student2.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Kelvedon 6.3 mi
Witham 7.1 mi
Marks Tey 7.6 mi
J28 M25 25.5 mi
J28 M25 25.6 mi
J28 M25 25.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy 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

Tolleshunt Major 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tollesbury 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tolleshunt Knights 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Goldhanger 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Totham 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tiptree 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Island 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Totham 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Layer Breton 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Heybridge Basin 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Peldon 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wickham Bishops 43 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tolleshunt D'Arcy a nice place to live?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tolleshunt D'Arcy is 41/100, 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 Tolleshunt D'Arcy?

Tolleshunt D'Arcy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tolleshunt D'Arcy?

Among the top-rated schools in Tolleshunt D'Arcy is Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tolleshunt D'Arcy in total.

Tolleshunt D'Arcy in context

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Postcode districts in Tolleshunt D'Arcy

CM9 51 ⇄

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