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About Broad Green
Broad Green is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It lies within the SG8 postcode area and is situated near the town of Saffron Walden. The area is predominantly rural, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The village is close to the A1101 road, which connects it to nearby towns and villages. Broad Green is part of the civil parish of Saffron Walden, and the surrounding landscape features a mix of farmland and woodland. There are no major commercial centres or tourist attractions in the immediate vicinity, making it a quiet and peaceful place to live. The local community is small and close-knit, with a strong sense of local identity. The area is accessible by road and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Braintree and Chelmsford.
School Ratings in Broad Green
Families in Broad Green have access to 8 local schools. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Broad Green
Homes sell for an average of £484K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £643K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broad Green
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Broad Green, with 32 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Broad Green
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Broad Green among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Local Data for Broad Green
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Property Prices 5,595 sales
Schools & Education 8 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SG8 postcode area.
Household Income in Broad Green ONS 2023
The average total household income in Broad Green is approximately £68,635 a year before tax, 24% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £49,212. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £49,212.
Businesses in Broad Green ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,991 active businesses based in Broad Green, around 50 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 38 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Broad Green IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Broad Green experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Broad Green 116 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Broad Green are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Broad Green
Of the 16,791 households in and around Broad Green, 73% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Broad Green.