Town Pop. 373

Living in Holton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holton comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 48/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the IP19 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (6), healthcare (6), lifestyle (7) and transport (13). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP19 postcode district.

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Holton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
195.7 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 32 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 666% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norfolk Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Valley 8 crimes
  3. 3 Pine Tree Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.563 · PM2.5 6.699 · PM10 11.94 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Edgar Sewter Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holton St Peter Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department22.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital22.5 mi
Ipswich Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCutlers Hill Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity6,076 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2.1%Retired35.4%Student2.8%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
13
Halesworth 0.8 mi
Brampton 3.6 mi
Darsham 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holton 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

Halesworth 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Wenhaston 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bramfield 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wangford 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Yoxford 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
St James South Elmham 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Peasenhall 39 6.0 mi away ⇄
Walberswick 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Reydon 54 6.1 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holton a nice place to live?

Holton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holton is 37/100, 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 Holton?

Holton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holton?

Among the top-rated schools in Holton are Edgar Sewter Community Primary School and Holton St Peter Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Holton in total.

Holton in context

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Postcode districts in Holton

IP19 41 ⇄

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