Town Pop. 1,365

Living in Holbrook (Babergh): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holbrook (Babergh) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Holbrook (Babergh) places 6th of 9 in the IP9 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the IP9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
74 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 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Clench Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Caxton Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Holbrook AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stutton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital4.9 mi
Colchester General Hospital11 mi
Broomfield Hospital31.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,580 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2%Retired31.3%Student6.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
15
Wrabness 2.7 mi
Mistley 3.9 mi
Harwich International 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holbrook (Babergh) 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

Stutton 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Woolverstone 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chelmondiston 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bentley (Babergh) 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mistley 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bradfield (Tendring) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Nacton 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shotley 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Manningtree 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wix 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Mace Green 45 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbrook (Babergh) a nice place to live?

Holbrook (Babergh) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holbrook (Babergh) is 42/100, 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 Holbrook (Babergh)?

Holbrook (Babergh) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holbrook (Babergh)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holbrook (Babergh) are Holbrook Academy and Holbrook Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Holbrook (Babergh) in total.

Holbrook (Babergh) in context

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Postcode districts in Holbrook (Babergh)

IP9 49 ⇄

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