Town Pop. 146

Living in Charsfield: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charsfield comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Charsfield places 17th of 19 in the IP13 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The IP13 district averages 44/100, putting Charsfield 10 points below its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see IP13 postcode district.

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Charsfield scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
424.7 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 24 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 3226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 1007% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brandeston Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Little Green 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Charsfield Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital8.1 mi
Colchester General Hospital24.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department31.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Market Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity2,200 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.6%Student3.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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
9
Melton 4.4 mi
Wickham Market 4.4 mi
Woodbridge 5 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 Charsfield 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

Easton (East Suffolk) 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brandeston 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Otley (East Suffolk) 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Otley Bottom 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Earl Soham 34 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charsfield a nice place to live?

Charsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charsfield is 34/100, 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 Charsfield?

Charsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charsfield?

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

Charsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Charsfield

IP13 44 ⇄

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