Town Pop. 229

Living in Pettistree: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pettistree is 38/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the IP13 postcode district, Pettistree ranks 10th.

It scores 6 points below the IP13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see IP13 postcode district.

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Pettistree scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
432.3 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 52 crimes
↑ 582% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1023% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 478% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 534% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 538% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lloyd Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parklands 14 crimes
  3. 3 Cale Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wickham Market Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital8.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital25 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department33.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Market Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity2,200 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
22
Wickham Market 1.8 mi
Melton 2.8 mi
Woodbridge 4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pettistree 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

Wickham Market 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pettistree a nice place to live?

Pettistree has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pettistree 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 Pettistree?

Pettistree is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pettistree?

Among the top-rated schools in Pettistree is Wickham Market Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pettistree in total.

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Postcode districts in Pettistree

IP13 44 ⇄

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