Town Pop. 711

Living in Boxford (Babergh): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boxford (Babergh) scores 42/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100. Boxford (Babergh) places 8th of 14 in the CO10 postcode district.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (14) and transport (15). Wider context for the surrounding area: CO10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
113.9 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 35 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goodlands 8 crimes
  2. 2 Sheepden Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Station Field 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital8.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital14.1 mi
Broomfield Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHadleigh Boxford Group Practice4.1 mi
GP capacity2,787 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired29%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
15
Sudbury 5.4 mi
Bures 5.6 mi
Chappel and Wakes Colne 8.4 mi
J9A M11 28.5 mi
J9 M11 28.6 mi
J9A M11 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £377,500 10

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

Nearby places

Assington 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Leavenheath 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newton (Babergh) 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Nayland 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Little Waldingfield 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Nayland 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Waldingfield 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Monks Eleigh 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hadleigh 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Layham 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chelsworth 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Acton 44 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boxford (Babergh) a nice place to live?

Boxford (Babergh) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boxford (Babergh) is 42/100, 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 Boxford (Babergh)?

Boxford (Babergh) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Boxford (Babergh)?

The current median house price in Boxford (Babergh) is £377,500, around 32% above the England and Wales average.

Boxford (Babergh) in context

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Postcode districts in Boxford (Babergh)

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