Town Pop. 2,127

Living in Aldeburgh: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aldeburgh comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (10), transport (18), healthcare (25) and lifestyle (29).

That puts Aldeburgh in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
44.7 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 40 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lapwings 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hall Farm Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Aldeburgh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Coldfair Green Community 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
25
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital17.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department33.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital33.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leiston Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,382 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 157 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate40.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired47.8%Student1.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership72.3%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
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

Transport
18
Saxmundham 5.6 mi
Darsham 8.1 mi
Wickham Market 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 41
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £543,250 24
Detached £670,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£489k £619k £753k £883k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thorpeness 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Coldfair Green 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Leiston 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sizewell 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Snape (East Suffolk) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Benhall Green 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Orford 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Saxmundham 48 5.7 mi away ⇄
Kelsale 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 6.4 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldeburgh a nice place to live?

Aldeburgh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aldeburgh is 47/100, 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 Aldeburgh?

Aldeburgh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldeburgh?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldeburgh are Aldeburgh Primary School and Coldfair Green Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Aldeburgh in total.

What are house prices like in Aldeburgh?

The current median house price in Aldeburgh is £543,250, around 91% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £670,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Aldeburgh

IP15 50 ⇄
IP16 47 ⇄

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