Town Pop. 3,334

Living in Martlesham Heath: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Martlesham Heath scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 25/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP12 postcode district. Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 10 points below. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the IP12 district's 31/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
191.7 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 214 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other crime 147 crimes
↑ 2105% above national average
Shoplifting 75 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Other theft 44 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 113 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peel Yard 219 crimes
  2. 2 The Paddocks 88 crimes
  3. 3 Martinsyde 70 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 10 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
44
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital2.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital18.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department38 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,560 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired37.7%Student2.4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
36
Woodbridge 2.7 mi
Derby Road 4 mi
Melton 4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,500 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£223k £301k £382k £461k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Martlesham 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Kesgrave 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rushmere St Andrew 66 2.9 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nacton 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham St Martin 36 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Martlesham Heath a nice place to live?

Martlesham Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Martlesham Heath 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 Martlesham Heath?

Crime levels in Martlesham Heath are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 639 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Martlesham Heath?

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

What are house prices like in Martlesham Heath?

The current median house price in Martlesham Heath is £312,500, around 10% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Martlesham Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Martlesham Heath

IP12 52 ⇄
IP5 62 ⇄

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