Town Pop. 1,976

Living in Bramford: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bramford comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Bramford most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the IP8 postcode district. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Bramford in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP8 postcode district.

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Bramford scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
75.4 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 84 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fitzgerald Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Kentons Road 22 crimes
  3. 3 Acton Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 22 within 4km
1Good
  • Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital4.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital14.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCardinal Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity2,308 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.8%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Ipswich 2.8 mi
Westerfield 3 mi
Derby Road 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£266k £306k £349k £390k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sproughton 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Burstallhill 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Claydon 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Blakenham 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Somersham (Mid Suffolk) 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sharpstone Street 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Washbrook 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Westerfield 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hintlesham 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Copdock 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Henley 36 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bramford a nice place to live?

Bramford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bramford is 48/100, 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 Bramford?

Bramford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 149 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bramford?

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

What are house prices like in Bramford?

The current median house price in Bramford is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Bramford in context

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Postcode districts in Bramford

IP8 52 ⇄

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