Town Pop. 318

Living in Woodham Ferrers: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodham Ferrers comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 36/100 versus a median of 60/100. Woodham Ferrers places 18th of 24 in the CM3 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the CM3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CM3 postcode district.

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Woodham Ferrers scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
251.6 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 33 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 501% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 356% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bennett'S Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fillioll Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Geffrey Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's Church of England 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
13
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital8.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital8.6 mi
Basildon University Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryKingsway Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity4,230 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)79.4%
available across Chelmsford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.7%Student2.6%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Chelmsford · 2026-27
A £1,533
B £1,789
C £2,044
D £2,300
E £2,811
F £3,322
G £3,833
H £4,600
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
21
South Woodham Ferrers 1.6 mi
Battlesbridge 3.5 mi
North Fambridge 4.1 mi
J28 M25 14.9 mi
J29 M25 15 mi
J29 M25 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Woodham Ferrers 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

Bicknacre 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Hanningfield 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rettendon 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gay Bowers 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Purleigh 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Coalhill 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodham Mortimer 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Battlesbridge 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Maldon) 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Howe Green 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodham Ferrers a nice place to live?

Woodham Ferrers has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodham Ferrers is 41/100, 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 Woodham Ferrers?

Woodham Ferrers is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodham Ferrers?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodham Ferrers is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodham Ferrers in total.

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Postcode districts in Woodham Ferrers

CM3 48 ⇄

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