Town Pop. 198

Living in Newbourne: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newbourne scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP12 postcode district. Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 11 points below.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (7), schools (9), lifestyle (9) and transport (15) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
212.1 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 21 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 911% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fenn Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Village Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.681 · PM2.5 6.779 · PM10 11.93 µg/m³
72
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital4.4 mi
Colchester General Hospital18.9 mi
Broomfield Hospital39.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryMartlesham Heath Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,425 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.9%Student2.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
15
Woodbridge 3.7 mi
Trimley 4.2 mi
Melton 4.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Newbourne 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

Waldringfield 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kirton (East Suffolk) 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Martlesham Heath 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Martlesham 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Martin 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kesgrave 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nacton 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Trimley St Mary 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newbourne a nice place to live?

Newbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newbourne is 41/100, 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 Newbourne?

Newbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Newbourne

IP12 52 ⇄

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