About Bumble's Green

Bumble's Green is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, in the east of England. It falls within the EN9 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern homes, and is known for its quiet, peaceful environment. The village is close to the border with Hertfordshire and is easily accessible from nearby towns such as Bishop's Stortford and Saffron Walden. There are local amenities including a village hall, a small shop, and a pub, which serve the community. The surrounding landscape features rolling fields and hedgerows, typical of the Essex countryside. Bumble's Green is a convenient location for those seeking a rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns and transport links.

School Ratings in Bumble's Green

Bumble's Green is served by 113 schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bumble's Green

Property prices average £440K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £368K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bumble's Green

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bumble's Green, with 30 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bumble's Green

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bumble's Green falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bumble's Green

Most properties in Bumble's Green can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,267 sales

Average Price £440K
£1K — £6.08M
Detached £739K 454
Semi £442K 801
Terraced £368K 996
Flat £247K 810

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

68 Primary
17 Secondary
28 Other
Nazeing Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Epping Upland CofE Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Water Lane Primary Academy Primary Good 2.1 miles Wormley CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Broxbourne CofE Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.3 miles Milwards Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2.5 miles Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Primary Good 2.5 miles The Broxbourne School Secondary Outstanding 2.5 miles B3 High Trees Family Centre Good 2.5 miles Longlands Primary School and Nursery Primary Outstanding 2.5 miles St Cross Catholic Primary School Primary 2.6 miles St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Primary 2.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bumble's Green IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bumble's Green in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
7/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,323 Children (0-15) 20%
23,279 Working Age 62%
8,813 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 38% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 20.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bumble's Green 229 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bumble's Green is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

80 Violence & Sexual Offences
30 Anti-Social Behaviour
27 Vehicle Crime
26 Drugs
17 Public Order
13 Other Theft
11 Criminal Damage & Arson
9 Burglary
5 Shoplifting
4 Robbery
4 Other Crime
2 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Broxbourne Train Station 2.2 miles
Rye House Train Station 2.9 miles
Cheshunt Train Station 3.1 miles
Roydon Train Station 3.1 miles
Theobalds Grove Train Station 4 miles
Waltham Cross Train Station 4.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Nazeing Gate 0.6 miles Nazeing Long Green 0.6 miles Nazeing 0.9 miles Lower Nazeing 0.9 miles Claverhambury 1.2 miles Harknett's Gate 1.4 miles Broadley Common 1.4 miles Nazeing Mead 1.4 miles Roydon Hamlet 1.4 miles Holyfield 1.8 miles Epping Green 1.9 miles Jack's Hatch 2 miles

Local Government

District Broxbourne
County Hertfordshire
Ward Waltham Cross
Constituency Broxbourne
Parish Broxbourne, unparished area
Region East of England

Streets in EN9 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Court 2 Abbey View 1 Abbotts Drive 1 Aldersgrove 1 Allison Close 1 Allmains Close 1 Amesbury 3 Amwell Court 1 Arnold Road 1 Aspens 1 Audley Gardens 1 Augustine Court 1 Avey Lane 2 Back Lane 5 Badburham Court 1 Banes Down 1 Barge Yard 1 Barnard Acres 1 Barnes Way 1 Barnfield Close 1 Barnyard Acres 1 Beech Hill Gardens 1 Beeches 1 Beechfield Walk 2 Beechview Drive 1 Belchers Lane 2 Bernard Grove 1 Berthold Mews 1 Betts Lane 2 Birchwood 1

Postcodes in EN9 50 shown View all postcodes

EN9 1AA EN9 1AB EN9 1AE EN9 1AF EN9 1AJ EN9 1AL EN9 1AN EN9 1AQ EN9 1AS EN9 1AT EN9 1AZ EN9 1BB EN9 1BD EN9 1BE EN9 1BF EN9 1BH EN9 1BJ EN9 1BL EN9 1BN EN9 1BP EN9 1BQ EN9 1BS EN9 1BU EN9 1BX EN9 1BY EN9 1BZ EN9 1DA EN9 1DE EN9 1DG EN9 1DJ EN9 1DL EN9 1DN EN9 1DP EN9 1DR EN9 1DS EN9 1DT EN9 1DU EN9 1DX EN9 1DY EN9 1DZ EN9 1ED EN9 1EE EN9 1EF EN9 1EJ EN9 1EL EN9 1EP EN9 1EQ EN9 1ER EN9 1EW EN9 1EX