Town Pop. 133

Living in Easton (East Suffolk): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Easton (East Suffolk) is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Easton (East Suffolk) most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 14th 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. Against the wider IP13 district average of 44/100, that is 9 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP13 postcode district.

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Easton (East Suffolk) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
466.2 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
↑ 442% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 3551% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 1116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 371% 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
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Easton 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
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital10.1 mi
Colchester General Hospital26.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department30.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Market Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity2,200 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Wickham Market 3.2 mi
Melton 5.1 mi
Woodbridge 6.2 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 Easton (East Suffolk) 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

Hacheston 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brandeston 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Framlingham 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Earl Soham 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cransford 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Easton (East Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Easton (East Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Easton (East Suffolk) is 35/100, 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 Easton (East Suffolk)?

Easton (East Suffolk) 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 Easton (East Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Easton (East Suffolk) is Easton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Easton (East Suffolk) in total.

Easton (East Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Easton (East Suffolk)

IP13 44 ⇄

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