Town Pop. 134

Living in Dennington: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dennington scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the IP13 postcode district, Dennington ranks 11th.

It scores 8 points below the IP13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On economic health specifically, Dennington sits 11 points above the IP13 district figure of 67/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP13 postcode district.

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Dennington scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
313.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 2886% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 1020% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 World'S End Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Laxfield Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Marlborough Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.156 · PM2.5 6.624 · PM10 11.718 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Dennington 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
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital14.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryFramlingham Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,953 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.8%Student5.7%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.7%
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Saxmundham 7 mi
Wickham Market 7.6 mi
Darsham 8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Dennington 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

Badingham 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Framlingham 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cransford 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Laxfield 24 3.5 mi away ⇄
Worlingworth 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Earl Soham 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bedfield 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brandeston 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Peasenhall 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stradbroke 24 5.2 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dennington a nice place to live?

Dennington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dennington is 36/100, 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 Dennington?

Dennington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dennington?

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

Dennington in context

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Postcode districts in Dennington

IP13 44 ⇄

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