Town Pop. 2,703

Living in West Bergholt: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Bergholt is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 39/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the CO6 postcode district, West Bergholt ranks 4th. Its schools score runs 10 points above the CO6 district's 29/100. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO6 postcode district.

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West Bergholt scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
59.6 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 60 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Shoplifting 30 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 37 crimes
  2. 2 Armoury Road 23 crimes
  3. 3 Oak Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
39
1 school in area · 27 within 4km
1Good
  • Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West BergholtPrimary · 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
21
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital1.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital17.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMill Road Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,312 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
80.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.1%Student3.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
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
36
Colchester 2 mi
Colchester Town 3 mi
Marks Tey 3.7 mi
J8 M11 27.8 mi
J8A M11 28.1 mi
J8 M11 28.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £377,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£355k £433k £513k £591k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Great Horkesley 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Eight Ash Green 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Fordham (Colchester) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Colchester 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tye Green (Colchester) 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fordstreet 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Boxted 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Copford 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Heckfordbridge 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chappel 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Boxted Cross 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Berechurch 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bergholt a nice place to live?

West Bergholt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Bergholt is 48/100, 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 West Bergholt?

West Bergholt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Bergholt?

Among the top-rated schools in West Bergholt is Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Bergholt in total.

What are house prices like in West Bergholt?

The current median house price in West Bergholt is £377,500, around 32% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

West Bergholt in context

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Postcode districts in West Bergholt

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