Town Pop. 349

Living in Peasenhall: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peasenhall comes out at 39/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the IP17 postcode district, Peasenhall ranks 5th.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (3), transport (7) and lifestyle (8) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP17 postcode district.

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Peasenhall scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
226.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 720% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clay Hill 7 crimes
  2. 2 Holland Rise 5 crimes
  3. 3 Barell'S Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.228 · PM2.5 6.648 · PM10 11.807 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital18 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgerySaxmundham Health4.2 mi
GP capacity3,175 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired34%Student2.2%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Darsham 3.2 mi
Saxmundham 4.3 mi
Halesworth 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Peasenhall 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

Yoxford 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Badingham 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kelsale 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cransford 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bramfield 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Laxfield 24 4.1 mi away ⇄
Saxmundham 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dennington 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Benhall Green 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peasenhall a nice place to live?

Peasenhall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Peasenhall is 39/100, 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 Peasenhall?

Peasenhall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Peasenhall

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