Town Pop. 147

Living in Bramfield: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bramfield is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the IP19 postcode district, Bramfield scores lowest.

The IP19 district averages 41/100, putting Bramfield 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP19 postcode district.

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Bramfield scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
666.7 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 42 crimes
↑ 758% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 1435% above national average
Theft from the person 10 crimes
↑ 3678% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 900% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 1066% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bulcamp Drift 22 crimes
  2. 2 The Hill 20 crimes
  3. 3 Blyford Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.067 · PM2.5 6.562 · PM10 11.777 µg/m³
74
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bramfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsIpswich Hospital21.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department24.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCutlers Hill Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity6,076 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1%Retired37.9%Student2.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Halesworth 2.5 mi
Darsham 2.6 mi
Brampton 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bramfield 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

Wenhaston 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Holton 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Halesworth 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yoxford 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Westleton 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Peasenhall 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Middleton (East Suffolk) 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wangford 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Walberswick 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Kelsale 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Reydon 54 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bramfield a nice place to live?

Bramfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bramfield is 33/100, 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 Bramfield?

Bramfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bramfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Bramfield is Bramfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bramfield in total.

Bramfield in context

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Postcode districts in Bramfield

IP19 41 ⇄

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