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Living in Snape (East Suffolk): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Snape (East Suffolk) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the IP17 postcode district, Snape (East Suffolk) ranks 3rd.

On environment specifically, Snape (East Suffolk) sits 16 points above the IP17 district figure of 59/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). For the surrounding area, see IP17 postcode district.

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Snape (East Suffolk) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
157.9 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 21 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Farnham Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Snape Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital14.9 mi
Colchester General Hospital31.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department32.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgerySaxmundham Health3.3 mi
GP capacity1,692 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired37.9%Student2.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.4%
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
15
Saxmundham 3.1 mi
Wickham Market 4.7 mi
Darsham 7.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Snape (East Suffolk) 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

Benhall Green 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coldfair Green 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Saxmundham 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aldeburgh 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Leiston 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kelsale 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thorpeness 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Orford 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sizewell 0 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Snape (East Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Snape (East Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Snape (East Suffolk) is 41/100, 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 Snape (East Suffolk)?

Snape (East Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Snape (East Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Snape (East Suffolk) is Snape Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Snape (East Suffolk) in total.

Snape (East Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Snape (East Suffolk)

IP17 40 ⇄

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