Town Pop. 322

Living in Widdington: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Widdington is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CB11 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 40 points above the CB11 district's 46/100. Safety (93) and economic health (91) sit at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (12), schools (14), healthcare (17) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CB11 postcode district.

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Widdington scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
214.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 236% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 312% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Greys Hollow 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.158 · PM2.5 6.817 · PM10 12.494 µg/m³
72
Green Space 54
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital14.2 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,164 patients per GP
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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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2%Retired23.3%Student3.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
24
Newport 1.7 mi
Elsenham 2.8 mi
Audley End 3.3 mi
J8 M11 5.9 mi
J8A M11 6.6 mi
J8 M11 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Widdington 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

Debden 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rickling Green and Quendon 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newport (Uttlesford) 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Elder Street 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wicken Bonhunt 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ugley Green 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elsenham 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Arkesden 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saffron Walden 59 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Widdington a nice place to live?

Widdington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Widdington is 49/100, 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 Widdington?

Widdington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Widdington

CB11 51 ⇄

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