Town Pop. 371

Living in Nacton: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nacton is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the IP10 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 39 points above the IP10 district's 51/100. Economic health (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (15), healthcare (19) and transport (23) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
299.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 854% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Strattonhall Drift 14 crimes
  3. 3 Elmham Drive 13 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Nacton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital3 mi
Colchester General Hospital15.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital36.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryRavenswood Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,347 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.2%Retired37.3%Student2.2%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
23
Derby Road 3.4 mi
Trimley 4.5 mi
Ipswich 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nacton 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

Woolverstone 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chelmondiston 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shotley 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kesgrave 67 3.5 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Martin 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kirton (East Suffolk) 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Martlesham Heath 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shotley Gate 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Babergh) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nacton a nice place to live?

Nacton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nacton is 49/100, 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 Nacton?

Nacton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nacton?

Among the top-rated schools in Nacton is Nacton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nacton in total.

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Postcode districts in Nacton

IP10 51 ⇄

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