Town Pop. 234

Living in Chevington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chevington comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the IP29 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. It scores 5 points below the IP29 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the IP29 district's 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP29 postcode district.

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Chevington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
273.5 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
↑ 221% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 702% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 452% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 754% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 340% 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
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.564 · PM2.5 6.794 · PM10 11.843 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital12.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge19.9 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus19.9 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWickhambrook Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity1,159 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 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 5.4 mi
Kennett 7.1 mi
Thurston 8.9 mi
J9A M11 19.7 mi
J9A M11 20.3 mi
J9 M11 20.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Chevington 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

Chedburgh 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ousden 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Horringer 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wickhambrook 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lidgate 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Risby 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gazeley 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bury St Edmunds 63 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lawshall 28 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hartest 30 5.5 mi away ⇄
Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 37 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chevington a nice place to live?

Chevington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chevington is 41/100, 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 Chevington?

Chevington 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.

Chevington in context

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Postcode districts in Chevington

IP29 46 ⇄

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