Town Pop. 9,994

Living in Woodbridge: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodbridge is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Woodbridge most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the IP12 postcode district scores higher. Woodbridge leads all 16.

Against the wider IP12 district average of 52/100, that is 9 points above. On lifestyle specifically, Woodbridge sits 13 points above the IP12 district figure of 43/100. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 296 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 75 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 151 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 61 crimes
  2. 2 Tennyson Close 21 crimes
  3. 3 Woods Lane 17 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
34
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Farlingaye High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, WoodbridgePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woodbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kyson Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital4.4 mi
Colchester General Hospital20.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department35.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,697 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 318 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed2.4%Retired35.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
47
Woodbridge 0.5 mi
Melton 1.4 mi
Wickham Market 5.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 34
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 128
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 23

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £352,500 116
Detached £547,500 44
Semi-detached £360,000 21
Terraced £315,000 25
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£167k £371k £581k £785k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Melton 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Martlesham 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Martlesham Heath 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Waldringfield 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kesgrave 67 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodbridge a nice place to live?

Woodbridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodbridge is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Woodbridge?

Woodbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 652 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodbridge are Farlingaye High School, Melton Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Woodbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Woodbridge?

The current median house price in Woodbridge is £352,500, around 24% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £547,500, semi-detached £360,000, terraced £315,000, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 116 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woodbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Woodbridge

IP12 52 ⇄
IP13 44 ⇄

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