Town Pop. 1,230

Living in Martlesham: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Martlesham comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Martlesham most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 54/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the IP12 postcode district, Martlesham ranks 3rd. On broadband specifically, Martlesham sits 47 points above the IP12 district figure of 38/100. That puts Martlesham in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Martlesham scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
154.5 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 65 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carol Avenue 57 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 45 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12 µg/m³
70
Green Space 65
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Birchwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Martlesham Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Gorseland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital3 mi
Colchester General Hospital19.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department37.2 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 surgeryMartlesham Heath Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,560 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired38.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
34
Woodbridge 2 mi
Melton 3.3 mi
Derby Road 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Martlesham 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

Martlesham Heath 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Kesgrave 67 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rushmere St Andrew 66 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham St Martin 36 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Martlesham a nice place to live?

Martlesham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Martlesham is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Martlesham?

Martlesham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 190 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Martlesham?

Among the top-rated schools in Martlesham are Birchwood Primary School and Martlesham Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Martlesham in total.

Martlesham in context

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Postcode districts in Martlesham

IP12 52 ⇄
IP5 62 ⇄

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