Town Pop. 1,797

Living in East Bergholt: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Bergholt is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the CO7 postcode district, East Bergholt ranks 2nd.

The CO7 district averages 46/100, putting East Bergholt 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 47 points above the CO7 district's 39/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CO7 postcode district.

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East Bergholt scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foxhall Close 35 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Fiddlers Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • East Bergholt High SchoolSecondary · 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
22
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital6.3 mi
Ipswich Hospital9 mi
Broomfield Hospital26.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,596 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.7%Student4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
23
Manningtree 2 mi
Mistley 3.4 mi
Wrabness 6.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £448,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£374k £457k £542k £625k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dedham 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stratford St Mary 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dedham Heath 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Capel St Mary 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lawford 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Raydon 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lamb Corner 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Manningtree 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Foxash Estate 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Langham (Colchester) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Bergholt a nice place to live?

East Bergholt is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Bergholt is 52/100, 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 East Bergholt?

East Bergholt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Bergholt?

Among the top-rated schools in East Bergholt are East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and East Bergholt High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in East Bergholt in total.

What are house prices like in East Bergholt?

The current median house price in East Bergholt is £448,750, around 57% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

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Postcode districts in East Bergholt

CO7 46 ⇄

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