Town Pop. 337

Living in Newton (Babergh): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton (Babergh) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the CO10 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the CO10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. For the surrounding area, see CO10 postcode district.

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Newton (Babergh) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
142.4 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 20 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Possession of weapons 3 crimes
↑ 889% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pikes Marsh 7 crimes
  2. 2 Sudbury Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Tawneys Ride 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.922 · PM2.5 6.867 · PM10 12.028 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital9.3 mi
Ipswich Hospital17 mi
Broomfield Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgerySiam Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,949 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed3.2%Retired31.1%Student3.5%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership72.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
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
7
Sudbury 2.5 mi
Bures 4.3 mi
Chappel and Wakes Colne 7.5 mi
J9A M11 25.7 mi
J9 M11 25.7 mi
J9A M11 25.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton (Babergh) 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

Great Waldingfield 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Assington 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sudbury 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Little Waldingfield 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Boxford (Babergh) 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Acton 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Leavenheath 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lamarsh 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bures 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Long Melford 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Nayland 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Monks Eleigh 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton (Babergh) a nice place to live?

Newton (Babergh) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton (Babergh) is 38/100, 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 Newton (Babergh)?

Newton (Babergh) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Newton (Babergh)

CO10 46 ⇄

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