Town Pop. 135

Living in Hacheston: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hacheston comes out at 40/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the IP13 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
348.1 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 21 crimes
↑ 367% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1383% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.434 · PM2.5 6.653 · PM10 11.695 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital11.1 mi
Colchester General Hospital27.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department30.3 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
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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
10.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.3%Student3.8%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69.2%
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
10
Wickham Market 2.2 mi
Saxmundham 5.4 mi
Melton 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hacheston 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

Easton (East Suffolk) 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Framlingham 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cransford 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brandeston 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacheston a nice place to live?

Hacheston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hacheston 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 Hacheston?

Hacheston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hacheston

IP13 44 ⇄

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