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Living in Wethersfield: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wethersfield is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Wethersfield most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the CM7 postcode district. Against the wider CM7 district average of 59/100, that is 20 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM7 postcode district.

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Wethersfield scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
150.9 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 30 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Codham Little Park Drive 9 crimes
  2. 2 Saffron Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Wethersfield CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital12 mi
Colchester General Hospital17.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus21.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Freshford Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,386 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.6%Student2.7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership83.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Braintree 6.1 mi
Braintree Freeport 6.7 mi
Cressing 8 mi
J8 M11 13.3 mi
J8A M11 13.8 mi
J8 M11 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wethersfield 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

Shalford (Braintree) 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
School Green 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Finchingfield 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bardfield 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Panfield 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Toppesfield 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sible Hedingham 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gosfield 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
High Garrett 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stebbing 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Castle Hedingham 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Boyton End 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wethersfield a nice place to live?

Wethersfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wethersfield is 39/100, 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 Wethersfield?

Wethersfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wethersfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Wethersfield is Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wethersfield in total.

Wethersfield in context

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Postcode districts in Wethersfield

CM7 59 ⇄

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