Town Pop. 853

Living in Widford: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Widford scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the SG12 postcode district. Against the wider SG12 district average of 53/100, that is 13 points below.

That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (5), transport (11), lifestyle (12) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
192.3 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 62 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kingham Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 St Dunstan'S Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.079 · PM2.5 6.997 · PM10 12.496 µg/m³
71
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Widford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital3.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital10.5 mi
Lister Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryMuch Hadham Health Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity2,126 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)67.9%
available across East Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.8%Student3.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax East Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Harlow Town 3.3 mi
Roydon 3.5 mi
St Margarets 3.5 mi
J7A M11 5.3 mi
J7A M11 5.4 mi
J7A M11 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Widford 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

Hunsdon 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
South-end 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Perry Green 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hadham Cross 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stanstead Abbotts 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wellpond Green 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bury Green 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Amwell 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
High Cross 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sawbridgeworth 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Roydon (Epping Forest) 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thundridge and Wadesmill 43 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Widford a nice place to live?

Widford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Widford is 40/100, 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 Widford?

Widford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Widford?

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

Widford in context

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Postcode districts in Widford

SG12 53 ⇄

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