Town Pop. 764

Living in Chelmondiston: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chelmondiston scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Chelmondiston places 7th of 9 in the IP9 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the IP9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Its environment score runs 15 points above the IP9 district's 59/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
104.7 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 40 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 St Andrew'S Drive 7 crimes
  3. 3 Kingsland 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.785 · PM2.5 6.762 · PM10 11.657 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Chelmondiston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital4.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital14 mi
Broomfield Hospital34.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHolbrook Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,533 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)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2%Retired33%Student3.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership68.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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
Harwich International 3.6 mi
Wrabness 3.9 mi
Derby Road 4.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chelmondiston 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

Woolverstone 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Nacton 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shotley 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Babergh) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shotley Gate 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Parkeston 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Martin 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harwich 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 4.8 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Mary 57 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelmondiston a nice place to live?

Chelmondiston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chelmondiston is 39/100, 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 Chelmondiston?

Chelmondiston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chelmondiston?

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

Chelmondiston in context

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Postcode districts in Chelmondiston

IP9 49 ⇄

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