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Living in Barningham: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barningham comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP31 postcode district.

The IP31 district averages 41/100, putting Barningham 6 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

242.8 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 38 crimes

↑ 154% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes

↑ 164% above national average

Other theft 15 crimes

↑ 439% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes

↑ 260% above national average

Vehicle crime 11 crimes

↑ 410% above national average

other 16 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Lingwood Close 25 crimes
2 Church Road 10 crimes
3 The Street 8 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.046 · PM2.5 6.829 · PM10 11.908 µg/m³

Green Space 8

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Ungraded

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
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

A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital14.6 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital22.6 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department22.6 mi

Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%

Nearest GP surgeryStanton Surgery2 mi

GP capacity1,045 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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%

available across West Suffolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

38.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

38.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.1%Student3.2%Other inactive9.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary23.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%

Home ownership77.5%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Harling Road 6.9 mi

Thetford 7.6 mi

Thurston 8 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barningham 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Barningham a nice place to live?

Barningham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barningham is 35/100, 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 Barningham?

Barningham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Barningham in context

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Postcode districts in Barningham

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