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Living in Wenhaston: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wenhaston scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the IP19 postcode district.

Against the wider IP19 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points below. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). For the surrounding area, see IP19 postcode district.

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Wenhaston scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
202.1 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
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
Theft from the person 10 crimes
↑ 1044% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bulcamp Drift 22 crimes
  2. 2 The Hill 20 crimes
  3. 3 Blyford Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Wenhaston 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
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital23.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department24.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital24.4 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCutlers Hill Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity6,076 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1%Retired37.9%Student2.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership75.7%
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
13
Halesworth 2.7 mi
Darsham 3.8 mi
Brampton 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Wenhaston 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

Bramfield 33 1.8 mi away ⇄
Holton 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Halesworth 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wangford 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Walberswick 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Yoxford 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Reydon 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Southwold 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Peasenhall 39 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wenhaston a nice place to live?

Wenhaston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wenhaston is 35/100, 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 Wenhaston?

Wenhaston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wenhaston?

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

Wenhaston in context

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Postcode districts in Wenhaston

IP19 41 ⇄

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