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Living in Witnesham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Witnesham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP6 postcode district.

Against the wider IP6 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, Witnesham sits 9 points above the IP6 district figure of 71/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
250 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
↑ 338% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 32% 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 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital3.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital18.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryTwo Rivers Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,965 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Westerfield 2.1 mi
Derby Road 4 mi
Ipswich 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Witnesham 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

Tuddenham St Martin 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Henley 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Westerfield 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Otley Bottom 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ashbocking 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rushmere St Andrew 66 2.7 mi away ⇄
Claydon 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Otley (East Suffolk) 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sharpstone Street 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Witnesham a nice place to live?

Witnesham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Witnesham is 37/100, 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 Witnesham?

Witnesham 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.

Witnesham in context

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Postcode districts in Witnesham

IP6 45 ⇄

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