Town Pop. 1,221

Living in West Horndon: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Horndon is 30/100, built from 9 categories. Bills is where West Horndon most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the CM13 postcode district, West Horndon scores lowest. The CM13 district averages 55/100, putting West Horndon 25 points below its own postcode area. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CM13 postcode district.

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West Horndon scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
219.5 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 58 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Vehicle crime 54 crimes
↑ 821% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elliots Close 41 crimes
  2. 2 Farriers Way 25 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 23 crimes

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

Environment
49
Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
66
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • West Horndon 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
5
A&E departmentsBasildon University Hospital4.4 mi
Queens Hospital6.4 mi
King George Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Salako and Partners2.9 mi
GP capacity1,684 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)84.8%
available across Brentwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.8%Student3.2%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Brentwood · 2026-27
A £1,505
B £1,756
C £2,007
D £2,258
E £2,760
F £3,262
G £3,763
H £4,516
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
18
West Horndon 0.2 mi
Brentwood 3.5 mi
Laindon 3.5 mi
J29 M25 2.3 mi
J29 M25 2.3 mi
J29 M25 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £475,000 18
Semi-detached £500,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£424k £476k £530k £581k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Childerditch 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bulphan 31 1.8 mi away ⇄
Little Warley 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ingrave and Herongate 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Little Burstead 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brentwood 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Noak Hill 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
Horndon on the Hill 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Orsett 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Havering's Grove 61 4.3 mi away ⇄
Baker Street 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Horndon a nice place to live?

West Horndon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Horndon is 30/100, 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 Horndon?

West Horndon has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 268 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Horndon?

Among the top-rated schools in West Horndon is West Horndon Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Horndon in total.

What are house prices like in West Horndon?

The current median house price in West Horndon is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £500,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

West Horndon in context

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Postcode districts in West Horndon

CM13 55 ⇄

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