Town Pop. 339

Living in Bentley (Babergh): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bentley (Babergh) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the IP9 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 52 points above the IP9 district's 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (86). Schools (15), healthcare (16), transport (18) and lifestyle (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see IP9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
138.6 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 21 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heath Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 East End Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Potash Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.835 · PM10 11.471 µg/m³
72
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital6.8 mi
Colchester General Hospital9 mi
Broomfield Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryConstable Country Rural Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,897 patients per GP
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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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.8%Student3.2%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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

Transport
18
Manningtree 3.1 mi
Mistley 3.3 mi
Ipswich 5.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bentley (Babergh) 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

Capel St Mary 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mace Green 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
East Bergholt 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Copdock 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Washbrook 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Manningtree 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lawford 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mistley 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Babergh) 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Raydon 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bentley (Babergh) a nice place to live?

Bentley (Babergh) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bentley (Babergh) is 48/100, 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 Bentley (Babergh)?

Bentley (Babergh) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bentley (Babergh)?

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

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Postcode districts in Bentley (Babergh)

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