Town Pop. 1,189

Living in Tye Green (Braintree): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tye Green (Braintree) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 43/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the CM77 postcode district, Tye Green (Braintree) ranks 5th. Against the wider CM77 district average of 51/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 28 points above the CM77 district's 62/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CM77 postcode district.

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Tye Green (Braintree) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
214.5 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 108 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Green 34 crimes
  2. 2 Stilemans Wood 28 crimes
  3. 3 Coggeshall Road 24 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Cressing Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital7.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital13.4 mi
Southend University Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgerySilver End Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,893 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.2%Student2.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
72
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Cressing 0.4 mi
White Notley 1.2 mi
Braintree Freeport 1.2 mi
J8 M11 16.5 mi
J8A M11 16.7 mi
J8 M11 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £395,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£355k £406k £458k £509k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Black Notley 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Silver End 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Braintree) 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Braintree 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Notley 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Young's End 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rayne 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Garrett 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Leighs 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Witham 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coggeshall 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tye Green (Braintree) a nice place to live?

Tye Green (Braintree) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tye Green (Braintree) is 43/100, 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 Tye Green (Braintree)?

Tye Green (Braintree) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 255 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tye Green (Braintree)?

Among the top-rated schools in Tye Green (Braintree) is Cressing Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tye Green (Braintree) in total.

What are house prices like in Tye Green (Braintree)?

The current median house price in Tye Green (Braintree) is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Tye Green (Braintree)

CM77 51 ⇄

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