Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Strong on safety, with schools and transport to consider
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys at a glance
- House prices
- £592,500
- Higher prices94th percentile
- Schools
- 14th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 6th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 42.1 per 1,000 residents
- Strong80th percentile
- Flood risk
- 4.7% of the area in flood zones
- Middle47th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Broad Oak & the Hallingburys a good place to live?
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Uttlesford below.
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak & the Hallingburys | £592,500 | 42.1 |
| Felsted & Stebbing | £562,500 | 45.6 |
| Hatfield Heath | £592,500 | 42.6 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 42.1 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 80th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
House prices
- Median sale price
- £592,500
- Percentile
- 94th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 34 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 19.2 per 1,000 residents: close to Uttlesford (23.0) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Broad Oak & the Hallingburys | Uttlesford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 19.2 | 23.0 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6.5 | 5.7 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 4.4 | 11.8 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4.2 | 5.0 | 6.8 |
| Burglary | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.8 | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Public order | 1.2 | 3.9 | 6.6 |
| Drugs | 0.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| Other crime | 0.2 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Robbery | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Schools
14th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Flood risk
4.7% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 3% of the area. That is the 47th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys
Transport
6th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Broad Oak & the Hallingburys a good place to live?
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows the share of land in flood zones is around the middle for England. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Broad Oak & the Hallingburys safe?
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys ranks in the 80th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys?
The median sale price was £592,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 94th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys?
Schools rank in the 14th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Broad Oak & the Hallingburys?
Nearby public profiles include Felsted & Stebbing in Uttlesford and Hatfield Heath in Uttlesford.
