Town Pop. 467

Living in Hollesley: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hollesley comes out at 36/100 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. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 16 scored places in the IP12 postcode district. The IP12 district averages 52/100, putting Hollesley 16 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the IP12 district's 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Hollesley scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
248.4 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
↑ 4610% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 13% 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 5.76 · PM2.5 6.643 · PM10 11.619 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Hollesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital9.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital24.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department39.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Peninsula Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity793 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 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 5.4 mi
Woodbridge 5.5 mi
Felixstowe 6.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hollesley 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

Oak Hill 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Alderton (East Suffolk) 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bawdsey 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Orford 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kirton (East Suffolk) 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hollesley a nice place to live?

Hollesley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hollesley is 36/100, 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 Hollesley?

Hollesley 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.

Hollesley in context

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Postcode districts in Hollesley

IP12 52 ⇄

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