Town Pop. 421

Living in Chedburgh: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chedburgh is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Chedburgh most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Chedburgh places 3rd of 7 in the IP29 postcode district. Chedburgh is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Chedburgh sits 53 points above the IP29 district figure of 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP29 postcode district.

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Chedburgh scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
152 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 25 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Chedburgh Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Benwell Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.698 · PM2.5 6.797 · PM10 11.912 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital14.1 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus20.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge20.3 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWickhambrook Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,159 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
17
Bury St Edmunds 6 mi
Kennett 8.2 mi
Thurston 9.1 mi
J9A M11 19.5 mi
J9A M11 20 mi
J9 M11 20.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chedburgh 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

Chevington 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ousden 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wickhambrook 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Horringer 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lidgate 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hartest 30 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lawshall 28 4.5 mi away ⇄
Risby 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cock and End 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sicklesmere 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Bury St Edmunds 63 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chedburgh a nice place to live?

Chedburgh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chedburgh is 43/100, 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 Chedburgh?

Chedburgh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Chedburgh

IP29 46 ⇄

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