Town Pop. 561

Living in Badwell Ash: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Badwell Ash scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100. Badwell Ash places 8th of 16 in the IP31 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (4), lifestyle (7) and transport (14). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
73.1 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 15 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orchard Way 9 crimes
  2. 2 St George'S Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Broadway 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.3 mi
Ipswich Hospital19.5 mi
Colchester General Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStanton Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,231 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.1%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Mid Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,545
B £1,802
C £2,060
D £2,317
E £2,832
F £3,347
G £3,862
H £4,634
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
14
Elmswell 3.1 mi
Thurston 5.1 mi
Stowmarket 7.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Badwell Ash 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

Walsham le Willows 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Norton (Mid Suffolk) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Elmswell 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ixworth 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tostock 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wetherden 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bardwell 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pakenham 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woolpit 42 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Badwell Ash a nice place to live?

Badwell Ash has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Badwell Ash 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 Badwell Ash?

Badwell Ash is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Badwell Ash in context

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Postcode districts in Badwell Ash

IP31 41 ⇄

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