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Living in Glemsford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Glemsford scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the CO10 postcode district, Glemsford ranks 7th.

Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (16), schools (20) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Glemsford in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO10 postcode district.

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Glemsford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
42.2 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 71 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foundry Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Hammond Croft 8 crimes
  3. 3 Tye Green Paddocks 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Glemsford Primary AcademyPrimary · 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 departmentsColchester General Hospital15.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital20.5 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGuildhall Surgery Clare4 mi
GP capacity2,628 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.6%Student2.7%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
26
Sudbury 5.3 mi
Bures 9.9 mi
Bury St Edmunds 10.7 mi
J9A M11 20.2 mi
J9A M11 20.5 mi
J9 M11 20.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 33
Detached £325,000 13
Semi-detached £300,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£245k £299k £354k £408k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cavendish 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Long Melford 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hartest 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clare 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lawshall 28 4.4 mi away ⇄
Acton 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sudbury 49 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lavenham 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Waldingfield 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hundon 26 5.8 mi away ⇄
Little Waldingfield 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Clare 26 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glemsford a nice place to live?

Glemsford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Glemsford is 43/100, 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 Glemsford?

Glemsford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Glemsford?

Among the top-rated schools in Glemsford is Glemsford Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Glemsford in total.

What are house prices like in Glemsford?

The current median house price in Glemsford is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,000, semi-detached £300,000. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Glemsford

CO10 46 ⇄

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