Town Pop. 1,913

Living in Wickham Market: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wickham Market is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the IP13 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Schools (11), lifestyle (15), transport (18) and healthcare (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP13 postcode district.

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Wickham Market scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
132.8 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 115 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parklands 14 crimes
  2. 2 Lloyd Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wickham Market 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
25
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital9.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital25.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department32.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,200 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.5%Student3.3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.1%
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
18
Wickham Market 1.5 mi
Melton 3.6 mi
Woodbridge 4.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£264k £332k £403k £472k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pettistree 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Melton 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rendlesham 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Suffolk) 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brandeston 43 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wickham Market a nice place to live?

Wickham Market has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wickham Market is 41/100, 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 Wickham Market?

Wickham Market is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 254 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wickham Market?

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

What are house prices like in Wickham Market?

The current median house price in Wickham Market is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Wickham Market

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