Town Pop. 591

Living in Ufford (East Suffolk): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ufford (East Suffolk) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Ufford (East Suffolk) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the IP12 postcode district, Ufford (East Suffolk) ranks 4th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from schools (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 5 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Ufford (East Suffolk) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
167.5 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 52 crimes
↑ 164% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lloyd Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parklands 14 crimes
  3. 3 Cale Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 60
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital7.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital23.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department34.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Market Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,955 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
22
Melton 1.4 mi
Woodbridge 2.7 mi
Wickham Market 2.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £477,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£471k £483k £496k £508k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Melton 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Ufford (East Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ufford (East Suffolk) is 47/100, 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 Ufford (East Suffolk)?

Ufford (East Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ufford (East Suffolk)?

The current median house price in Ufford (East Suffolk) is £477,500, around 68% above the England and Wales average.

Ufford (East Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Ufford (East Suffolk)

IP12 52 ⇄
IP13 44 ⇄

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