Town Pop. 3,006

Living in Capel St Mary: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Capel St Mary comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the IP9 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 51 points above the IP9 district's 36/100. Safety (94) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (6), transport (28) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
28.6 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 38 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 19 crimes
  2. 2 Windmill Hill 7 crimes
  3. 3 Brook Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital6.9 mi
Colchester General Hospital8.7 mi
Broomfield Hospital29 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 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 mi
GP capacity1,897 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired36.3%Student2.6%Other inactive4.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
28
Manningtree 3.8 mi
Mistley 4.4 mi
Ipswich 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £351,625 20
Detached £420,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£255k £316k £378k £439k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mace Green 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Copdock 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Bergholt 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Raydon 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Washbrook 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hintlesham 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Layham 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stratford St Mary 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dedham 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Capel St Mary a nice place to live?

Capel St Mary is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Capel St Mary is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Capel St Mary?

Capel St Mary is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Capel St Mary?

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

What are house prices like in Capel St Mary?

The current median house price in Capel St Mary is £351,625, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Capel St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Capel St Mary

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