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Living in Reydon: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Reydon scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 36/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the IP18 postcode district. The IP18 district averages 46/100, putting Reydon 8 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the IP18 district's 38/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.3 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 18 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moyse Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 Mount Pleasant 6 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.38 · PM2.5 6.538 · PM10 10.52 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Reydon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Southwold Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department26.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital26.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,532 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.1%Student3.1%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.1%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary34.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.1%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership62.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
29
Brampton 6.6 mi
Halesworth 6.9 mi
Darsham 7.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 22
Detached £457,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£296k £381k £470k £556k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Southwold 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Walberswick 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wangford 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wrentham 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wenhaston 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kessingland 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Holton 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Bramfield 33 6.5 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 6.8 mi away ⇄
Halesworth 46 6.9 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Reydon a nice place to live?

Reydon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Reydon is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Reydon?

Reydon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Reydon?

Among the top-rated schools in Reydon is Reydon Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Reydon in total.

What are house prices like in Reydon?

The current median house price in Reydon is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £457,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Reydon

IP18 46 ⇄

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