Town Pop. 93

Living in Crowfield: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crowfield is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 16 scored places in the IP6 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the IP6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its economic health score runs 17 points above the IP6 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP6 postcode district.

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Crowfield scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
784.9 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 15 crimes
↑ 384% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 3894% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 1481% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1287% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 1058% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  3. 3 Debenham Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.961 · PM2.5 6.853 · PM10 12.152 µg/m³
72
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital8 mi
Colchester General Hospital20.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital29.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDebenham Group Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity1,332 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired28.9%Student3.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Needham Market 4 mi
Stowmarket 6.3 mi
Westerfield 6.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crowfield 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

Stonham Aspal 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Coddenham 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashbocking 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Otley (East Suffolk) 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Henley 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Otley Bottom 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Debenham 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sharpstone Street 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Needham Market 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Claydon 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Witnesham 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Great Blakenham 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowfield a nice place to live?

Crowfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crowfield is 34/100, 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 Crowfield?

Crowfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Crowfield in context

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Postcode districts in Crowfield

IP6 45 ⇄

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