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Living in Copdock: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Copdock is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Copdock places 3rd of 9 in the IP8 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 47 points above the IP8 district's 37/100. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Copdock in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see IP8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Copdock scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
1,253.7 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 63 crimes
↑ 1312% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 2427% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 2544% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 1546% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 2671% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bourne Hill 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 21 crimes
  3. 3 Chantry Park View 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.73 · PM2.5 7.033 · PM10 12.585 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Copdock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital5 mi
Colchester General Hospital10.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital31.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHawthorn Drive Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,749 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.1%Student2.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
44
Ipswich 3.1 mi
Derby Road 4.6 mi
Westerfield 5.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
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 Copdock 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

Washbrook 50 0.6 mi away ⇄
Mace Green 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Hintlesham 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Capel St Mary 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sproughton 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burstallhill 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bramford 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Raydon 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Bergholt 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stutton 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Copdock a nice place to live?

Copdock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Copdock is 53/100, 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 Copdock?

Copdock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Copdock?

Among the top-rated schools in Copdock is Copdock Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Copdock in total.

Copdock in context

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Postcode districts in Copdock

IP8 52 ⇄

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