Town Pop. 309

Living in Tuddenham St Martin: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tuddenham St Martin is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Tuddenham St Martin places 9th of 16 in the IP6 postcode district.

Against the wider IP6 district average of 45/100, that is 9 points below. On economic health specifically, Tuddenham St Martin sits 9 points above the IP6 district figure of 71/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP6 postcode district.

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Tuddenham St Martin scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
233 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 42 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 549% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Weyland Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Tuddenham Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Keightley Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital2.1 mi
Colchester General Hospital17.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital34.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryTwo Rivers Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,855 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Westerfield 1.5 mi
Derby Road 2.9 mi
Ipswich 3.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tuddenham St Martin 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

Westerfield 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Witnesham 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Rushmere St Andrew 66 1.5 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kesgrave 67 2.7 mi away ⇄
Henley 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Otley Bottom 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Martlesham 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashbocking 35 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tuddenham St Martin a nice place to live?

Tuddenham St Martin has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tuddenham St Martin is 36/100, 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 Tuddenham St Martin?

Tuddenham St Martin is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Tuddenham St Martin in context

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Postcode districts in Tuddenham St Martin

IP6 45 ⇄

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