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Living in Hintlesham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hintlesham scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Hintlesham places 8th of 9 in the IP8 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. Against the wider IP8 district average of 52/100, that is 12 points below. For the surrounding area, see IP8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
130.1 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 14 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.852 · PM2.5 6.892 · PM10 12.211 µg/m³
72
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England 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 Hospital6.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital10.6 mi
Broomfield Hospital30.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHawthorn Drive Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity2,022 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.6%Student3.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
16
Ipswich 4.5 mi
Westerfield 5.9 mi
Derby Road 6.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hintlesham 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

Burstallhill 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Copdock 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Washbrook 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mace Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sproughton 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Elmsett 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Capel St Mary 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bramford 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hadleigh 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Somersham (Mid Suffolk) 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Layham 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Raydon 40 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hintlesham a nice place to live?

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

Hintlesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hintlesham?

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

Hintlesham in context

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Postcode districts in Hintlesham

IP8 52 ⇄

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