Town Pop. 474

Living in Orford: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Orford is 46/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the IP12 postcode district, Orford ranks 5th.

Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 6 points below. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3) and lifestyle (7). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
122.4 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 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 743% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 5 crimes
  2. 2 Potkiln Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Brundish Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Good
  • Orford Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital14.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital29.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department38.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Peninsula Practice7 mi
GP capacity1,458 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.5%Student1.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership67.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Wickham Market 7 mi
Melton 8.4 mi
Saxmundham 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Orford 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

Oak Hill 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Aldeburgh 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hollesley 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Snape (East Suffolk) 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 6.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpeness 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Coldfair Green 43 6.8 mi away ⇄
Alderton (East Suffolk) 37 7.0 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Orford a nice place to live?

Orford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Orford is 46/100, 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 Orford?

Orford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Orford?

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

Orford in context

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Postcode districts in Orford

IP12 52 ⇄

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