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Living in Eyke: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eyke comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP12 postcode district. It scores 12 points below the IP12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On economic health specifically, Eyke sits 14 points above the IP12 district figure of 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
342.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other crime 44 crimes
↑ 6390% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 743% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 54 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Swallows Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.14 · PM2.5 6.753 · PM10 11.981 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Eyke Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Hospital8.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital24.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department35.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Market Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity2,016 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate44.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.6%Unemployed6.4%Retired25.5%Student4.1%Other inactive19.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
6
Melton 2.1 mi
Wickham Market 2.5 mi
Woodbridge 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eyke 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

Bromeswell 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eyke a nice place to live?

Eyke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eyke is 40/100, 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 Eyke?

Eyke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eyke?

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

Eyke in context

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Postcode districts in Eyke

IP12 52 ⇄

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