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Living in Thorpeness: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thorpeness comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 44/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the IP16 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 41 points above the IP16 district's 46/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP16 postcode district.

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Thorpeness scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
101.4 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 19 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hall Farm Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Hill Estate 5 crimes
  3. 3 Aldeburgh Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.982 · PM2.5 6.342 · PM10 10.121 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital19.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department34.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital34.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leiston Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,382 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate35.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed35.6%Unemployed1%Retired54.2%Student1.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
16
Saxmundham 5.8 mi
Darsham 7.5 mi
Wickham Market 9.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Thorpeness 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

Aldeburgh 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Leiston 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sizewell 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Coldfair Green 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Snape (East Suffolk) 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Benhall Green 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Saxmundham 48 5.9 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 6.2 mi away ⇄
Kelsale 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Orford 46 6.8 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpeness a nice place to live?

Thorpeness has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorpeness is 43/100, 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 Thorpeness?

Thorpeness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Thorpeness

IP16 47 ⇄

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