Town Pop. 132

Living in Bawdsey: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bawdsey comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the IP12 postcode district, Bawdsey ranks 13th.

Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 15 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Bawdsey scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
371.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 26 crimes
↑ 492% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 766% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Farm Gardens 12 crimes
  2. 2 Methersgate Hall Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bawdsey Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital9.7 mi
Colchester General Hospital23.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department42.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Peninsula Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity793 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed3.5%Retired34.3%Student3.5%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership68.2%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
13
Felixstowe 4.2 mi
Trimley 4.8 mi
Woodbridge 7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bawdsey in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Alderton (East Suffolk) 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hollesley 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oak Hill 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kirton (East Suffolk) 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Mary 57 4.7 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Martin 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Felixstowe 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 6.6 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bawdsey a nice place to live?

Bawdsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bawdsey is 37/100, 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 Bawdsey?

Bawdsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bawdsey?

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

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Postcode districts in Bawdsey

IP12 52 ⇄

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