Town Pop. 1,756

Living in Trimley St Martin: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trimley St Martin scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 51/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the IP11 postcode district, Trimley St Martin scores lowest. It scores 12 points below the IP11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP11 postcode district.

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Trimley St Martin scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
78.6 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 68 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Nigel Way 10 crimes
  3. 3 High Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Trimley St Martin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital6.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital18 mi
Broomfield Hospital38.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHaven Health Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity2,713 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.8%Student2.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership69.4%
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
38
Trimley 1.1 mi
Felixstowe 2.4 mi
Harwich Town 3.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £295,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£244k £310k £378k £444k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Trimley St Mary 57 0.9 mi away ⇄
Kirton (East Suffolk) 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Felixstowe 61 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shotley Gate 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shotley 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nacton 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Parkeston 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chelmondiston 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harwich 46 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trimley St Martin a nice place to live?

Trimley St Martin has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trimley St Martin is 49/100, 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 Trimley St Martin?

Trimley St Martin is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trimley St Martin?

Among the top-rated schools in Trimley St Martin is Trimley St Martin Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Trimley St Martin in total.

What are house prices like in Trimley St Martin?

The current median house price in Trimley St Martin is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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