Town Pop. 197

Living in Barnham (West Suffolk): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barnham (West Suffolk) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the IP24 postcode district.

The IP24 district averages 48/100, putting Barnham (West Suffolk) 9 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Barnham (West Suffolk) sits 41 points above the IP24 district figure of 30/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP24 postcode district.

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Barnham (West Suffolk) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
284.3 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 22 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 914% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 515% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Rushford Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.028 · PM2.5 6.838 · PM10 11.54 µg/m³
73
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital8.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgerySchool Lane Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,119 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.7%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership59.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
7
Thetford 2.8 mi
Brandon 7.3 mi
Harling Road 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barnham (West Suffolk) 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

Thetford 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fakenham Magna 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longfield Green 27 2.9 mi away ⇄
Coney Weston 29 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Suffolk) 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Bardwell 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Culford 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Ixworth 44 6.7 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 6.9 mi away ⇄
Brandon (West Suffolk) 47 6.9 mi away ⇄
Icklingham 48 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnham (West Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Barnham (West Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barnham (West Suffolk) is 39/100, 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 Barnham (West Suffolk)?

Barnham (West Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnham (West Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnham (West Suffolk) is Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barnham (West Suffolk) in total.

Barnham (West Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Barnham (West Suffolk)

IP24 48 ⇄

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