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Living in White Colne: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

White Colne scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. White Colne places 8th of 18 in the CO6 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93).

Lifestyle (11), transport (16), schools (24) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands White Colne in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO6 postcode district.

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White Colne scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
494.1 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 69 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 597% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 558% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Nonancourt Way 10 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Holt Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.27 · PM2.5 6.785 · PM10 12.023 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Earls Colne Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
27
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital7.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital15 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Pump House Surgery1 mi
GP capacity971 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.4%Student2.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Chappel and Wakes Colne 1.7 mi
Bures 3.6 mi
Marks Tey 4.3 mi
J8 M11 22.4 mi
J8A M11 22.7 mi
J8 M11 22.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in White Colne 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

Earls Colne 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Colne Engaine 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chappel 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Tey 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pebmarsh 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fordstreet 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Halstead (Braintree) 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fordham (Colchester) 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bures 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marks Tey 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Coggeshall 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lamarsh 43 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is White Colne a nice place to live?

White Colne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for White Colne is 45/100, 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 White Colne?

White Colne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in White Colne?

Among the top-rated schools in White Colne is Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in White Colne in total.

White Colne in context

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Postcode districts in White Colne

CO6 48 ⇄

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