Town Pop. 7,730

Living in Wivenhoe: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wivenhoe is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the CO7 postcode district, Wivenhoe ranks 2nd.

It scores 6 points above the CO7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Its transport score runs 13 points above the CO7 district's 37/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (82) and safety (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CO7 postcode district.

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Wivenhoe scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 196 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Shoplifting 112 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 32 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 78 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 142 crimes
  2. 2 Theatre/Concert Hall 48 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 29 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
41
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Broomgrove Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Broomgrove Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, RowhedgePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Millfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital3.5 mi
Ipswich Hospital16.1 mi
Broomfield Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbey Field Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity2,375 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 228 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed4.6%Retired24.2%Student17.6%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)26.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
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
50
Wivenhoe 0.5 mi
Alresford 1.6 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 2.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,500 65
Detached £372,000 19
Semi-detached £312,500 22
Terraced £275,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£258k £347k £439k £529k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rowhedge 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
High Park Corner 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Alresford 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Elmstead Market 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fingringhoe 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Berechurch 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Langenhoe and Abberton 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thorrington 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Colchester 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Frating Green 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hare Green 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fox Street 45 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wivenhoe a nice place to live?

Wivenhoe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wivenhoe is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wivenhoe?

Wivenhoe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 493 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wivenhoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Wivenhoe are Broomgrove Infant School, Broomgrove Junior School and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Wivenhoe in total.

What are house prices like in Wivenhoe?

The current median house price in Wivenhoe is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £372,000, semi-detached £312,500, terraced £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wivenhoe in context

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Postcode districts in Wivenhoe

CO7 46 ⇄

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