Town Pop. 462

Living in Elmsett: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elmsett comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the IP7 postcode district.

The IP7 district averages 43/100, putting Elmsett 5 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Elmsett sits 10 points above the IP7 district figure of 70/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP7 postcode district.

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Elmsett scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
140.7 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 36 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hadleigh Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Ipswich Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Elmsett Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital8.3 mi
Colchester General Hospital11.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHadleigh Boxford Group Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,617 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.3%Student2.8%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Babergh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
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
8
Needham Market 5.9 mi
Ipswich 6.7 mi
Westerfield 7.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elmsett 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

Somersham (Mid Suffolk) 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hadleigh 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hintlesham 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burstallhill 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nedging Tye 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bricett 29 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Layham 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barking 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bildeston 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bramford 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sproughton 61 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chelsworth 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmsett a nice place to live?

Elmsett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elmsett is 38/100, 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 Elmsett?

Elmsett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Elmsett in context

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Postcode districts in Elmsett

IP7 43 ⇄

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