Town Pop. 172

Living in Earl Soham: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Earl Soham is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Earl Soham most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 17th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the IP13 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 10 points below the IP13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP13 postcode district.

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Earl Soham scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
360.5 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 24 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 2723% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 841% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brandeston Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Little Green 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.447 · PM2.5 6.661 · PM10 11.813 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Earl Soham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital11.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital26.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department27.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryFramlingham Surgery2.9 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
0.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.6%Student3.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.9%
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Wickham Market 7.4 mi
Melton 8.6 mi
Woodbridge 9.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Earl Soham 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

Brandeston 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bedfield 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Framlingham 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Worlingworth 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dennington 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Debenham 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Otley (East Suffolk) 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cransford 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Badingham 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Earl Soham a nice place to live?

Earl Soham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Earl Soham is 34/100, 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 Earl Soham?

Earl Soham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Earl Soham?

Among the top-rated schools in Earl Soham is Earl Soham Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Earl Soham in total.

Earl Soham in context

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Postcode districts in Earl Soham

IP13 44 ⇄

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