Town Pop. 583

Living in Rushmere St Andrew: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rushmere St Andrew scores 66/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Rushmere St Andrew most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Rushmere St Andrew places 2nd of 5 in the IP5 postcode district.

No category drops below 49/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its transport score runs 15 points above the IP5 district's 53/100. That is 16 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see IP5 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
126.9 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 43 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rushmere Street 22 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.978 · PM2.5 7.119 · PM10 12.451 µg/m³
70
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
49
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
3Good
  • Rushmere Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Alban's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Christopher's AcademyAlternative provision · 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
53
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital0.7 mi
Colchester General Hospital17 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital35.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryTwo Rivers Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,822 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired36.4%Student2.9%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)4%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
68
Derby Road 1.8 mi
Westerfield 2 mi
Ipswich 3.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rushmere St Andrew 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

Kesgrave 67 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham St Martin 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Westerfield 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Witnesham 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Martlesham Heath 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Martlesham 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Henley 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushmere St Andrew a nice place to live?

Yes, Rushmere St Andrew is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Rushmere St Andrew is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rushmere St Andrew?

Rushmere St Andrew is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rushmere St Andrew?

Among the top-rated schools in Rushmere St Andrew are Rushmere Hall Primary School, St Alban's Catholic High School and St Christopher's Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Rushmere St Andrew in total.

Rushmere St Andrew in context

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Postcode districts in Rushmere St Andrew

IP5 62 ⇄

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