Town Pop. 582

Living in Leavenheath: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leavenheath scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 3/100 against a town median of 23/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the CO6 postcode district, Leavenheath ranks 17th.

It scores 9 points below the CO6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the CO6 district's 67/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CO6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
106.5 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 36 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Wemsey'S Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital5.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital15.7 mi
Broomfield Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgerySiam Surgery5.5 mi
GP capacity2,536 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.8%Student3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership87.3%
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
8
Bures 3.2 mi
Sudbury 5.3 mi
Chappel and Wakes Colne 5.6 mi
J9 M11 27.9 mi
J9A M11 28 mi
J9A M11 28.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £387,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£343k £359k £376k £392k 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Assington 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Nayland 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Nayland 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Boxford (Babergh) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bures 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newton (Babergh) 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tye Green (Colchester) 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lamarsh 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Boxted Cross 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Boxted 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fordham (Colchester) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Horkesley 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leavenheath a nice place to live?

Leavenheath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leavenheath is 39/100, 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 Leavenheath?

Leavenheath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Leavenheath?

The current median house price in Leavenheath is £387,500, around 36% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Leavenheath

CO6 48 ⇄

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