Town Pop. 2,361

Living in Rendlesham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rendlesham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Rendlesham places 13th of 16 in the IP12 postcode district.

Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 15 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mayhew Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Redwald Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ullswater Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Rendlesham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital9.8 mi
Colchester General Hospital26.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department34.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Market Medical Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity1,955 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
77.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.8%Student2.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69%
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
18
Wickham Market 2.3 mi
Melton 4.1 mi
Woodbridge 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £297,500 30
Detached £375,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£222k £252k £284k £315k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Snape (East Suffolk) 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Orford 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rendlesham a nice place to live?

Rendlesham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rendlesham is 37/100, 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 Rendlesham?

Rendlesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 178 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rendlesham?

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

What are house prices like in Rendlesham?

The current median house price in Rendlesham is £297,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rendlesham in context

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Postcode districts in Rendlesham

IP12 52 ⇄

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