Town Pop. 4,887

Living in Bungay: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bungay is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Bungay most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

No other settlement in the NR35 postcode district scores higher. Bungay leads all 5. It scores 11 points above the NR35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On broadband specifically, Bungay sits 69 points above the NR35 district figure of 20/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
82.1 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 184 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 20 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prince'S Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Jubilee Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Duke'S Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
40
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Castle EAST SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Bungay High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bungay Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Earsham Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary
    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
28
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14 mi
Ipswich Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,163 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 152 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.8%Student2.4%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership69.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Beccles 5.3 mi
Brampton 5.7 mi
Halesworth 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 50
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £244,000 42
Detached £275,000 17
Semi-detached £243,000 11
Terraced £221,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£209k £259k £312k £363k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Earsham 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Geldeston 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodton 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Alburgh Street 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wortwell 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 5.2 mi away ⇄
St James South Elmham 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungay a nice place to live?

Bungay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bungay is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bungay?

Bungay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 401 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bungay?

Among the top-rated schools in Bungay are Castle EAST School, Bungay High School and Bungay Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Bungay in total.

What are house prices like in Bungay?

The current median house price in Bungay is £244,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £275,000, semi-detached £243,000, terraced £221,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 42 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bungay in context

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Postcode districts in Bungay

NR35 43 ⇄

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