Town Pop. 771

Living in Sutton Common: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton Common is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP12 postcode district. It scores 12 points below the IP12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its economic health score runs 24 points above the IP12 district's 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
46.7 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 22 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Possession of weapons 1 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  2. 2 Ipswich Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Framlingham Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.648 · PM2.5 6.597 · PM10 11.302 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sandlings 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
6
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital7.8 mi
Colchester General Hospital23.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department37.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryLittle St John Street Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,486 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate66.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired18.6%Student2.4%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)25.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership59.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
12
Melton 3 mi
Woodbridge 3.6 mi
Wickham Market 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton Common 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

Bromeswell 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hollesley 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oak Hill 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 4.0 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Alderton (East Suffolk) 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Common a nice place to live?

Sutton Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton Common is 40/100, 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 Sutton Common?

Sutton Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton Common?

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

Sutton Common in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton Common

IP12 52 ⇄

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