👪 Postcode Rankings · East of England · 2026

Best Postcodes for Families in East of England

Composite score: schools, low flood risk, broadband, NHS access. Based on open UK government data. Updated 2026.

What this ranks on: This blends schools, flood risk, broadband and NHS access. It still does not capture everything that matters to a family, such as price or commute.
Data disclaimer: Rankings are based on sector-level open data and are for general information only. They do not constitute professional advice. Always verify data with official sources before making property or financial decisions. See full data sources.
# Postcode Sector Composite score: schools, low flood risk, broadband, NHS access
1 CM1 9 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
2 CO1 9 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
3 CO4 7 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
4 IP1 9 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
5 IP11 6 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
6 IP25 5 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
7 IP28 1 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
8 IP28 2 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
9 IP33 9 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
10 NR32 9 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
11 PE15 5 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
12 SS6 0 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
13 SS99 1 Flood Zone 1 · 100% gigabit View report →
14 PE7 7 Flood Zone 1 · 99.9% gigabit View report →
15 CM6 4 Flood Zone 1 · 99.4% gigabit View report →
16 CM3 7 Flood Zone 1 · 98.8% gigabit View report →
17 SS3 8 Flood Zone 1 · 98.6% gigabit View report →
18 SS8 8 Flood Zone 1 · 97.8% gigabit View report →
19 NR8 7 Flood Zone 1 · 97.4% gigabit View report →
20 RM20 2 Flood Zone 1 · 96.5% gigabit View report →
21 CB7 6 Flood Zone 1 · 96.4% gigabit View report →
22 CM23 0 Flood Zone 1 · 96.2% gigabit View report →
23 WD24 4 Flood Zone 1 · 94.9% gigabit View report →
24 LU5 7 Flood Zone 1 · 94.2% gigabit View report →
25 PE7 0 Flood Zone 1 · 93.2% gigabit View report →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best areas in East of England for families?

Our family score combines school quality (Ofsted data), flood risk (Environment Agency), broadband coverage (Ofcom), and NHS GP availability. The postcodes below score highest across all four factors in East of England. What matters most to your family may differ — use the individual sector pages to explore each factor in detail.

How do I find a good postcode for children's schools in East of England?

School catchment areas are set by local councils and change every year. A good Ofsted rating in a postcode does not guarantee a place — you need to be within the catchment boundary at the time of application. Use the AreaIQ school data as a shortlist, then verify catchment at your local authority admissions website.

Data sources: UK Government open data (OGL v3) + OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Rankings are for indicative purposes only and are not professional valuations, surveys, or reports. AreaIQ accepts no liability for decisions made based on these rankings. See Terms of Use and Data Disclaimer.