Town Pop. 1,749

Living in Acton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Acton comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the CO10 postcode district, Acton ranks 5th.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (19), transport (19), lifestyle (24) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Acton in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO10 postcode district.

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Acton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

90.9 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 91 crimes

↑ 56% above national average

Public order 16 crimes

↑ 40% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 10 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes

↓ 66% below national average

other 20 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Tamage Road 17 crimes
2 St Mary'S Close 16 crimes
3 Lambert Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³

Green Space 20

Parks Ample 6

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 8 within 4km

1Good

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital12.1 mi

Ipswich Hospital18 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.3 mi

Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%

Nearest GP surgerySiam Surgery1.6 mi

GP capacity2,949 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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%

available across Babergh

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.3%Student3%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary26.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership80%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Babergh · 2026-27

A £1,561

B £1,822

C £2,082

D £2,342

E £2,862

F £3,383

G £3,903

H £4,684

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

Sudbury 2.6 mi

Bures 6.9 mi

Chappel and Wakes Colne 10 mi

J9A M11 24.1 mi

J9 M11 24.3 mi

J9A M11 24.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£360,000	17

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Acton a nice place to live?

Acton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acton is 44/100, 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 Acton?

Acton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Acton?

Among the top-rated schools in Acton is Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Acton in total.

What are house prices like in Acton?

The current median house price in Acton is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

Acton in context

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Postcode districts in Acton

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