Town Pop. 4,275

Living in Elmswell: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elmswell comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 12 scored places sharing the IP30 postcode district, Elmswell ranks 2nd. It scores 5 points above the IP30 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100.

Its transport score runs 9 points above the IP30 district's 24/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (12) and schools (20) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see IP30 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
64.3 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 132 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Ashfield Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Ixworth Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Elmswell Community 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
12
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital16.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWoolpit Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,041 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 103 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired26%Student3.3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
33
Elmswell 0.1 mi
Thurston 4.6 mi
Stowmarket 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 45
Detached £435,000 23
Semi-detached £263,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£210k £285k £363k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wetherden 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Woolpit 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woolpit Heath 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tostock 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Norton (Mid Suffolk) 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Haughley 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Drinkstone Green 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rattlesden 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Badwell Ash 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beyton 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hessett 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
Old Newton 40 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmswell a nice place to live?

Elmswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elmswell is 47/100, 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 Elmswell?

Elmswell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elmswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Elmswell is Elmswell Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elmswell in total.

What are house prices like in Elmswell?

The current median house price in Elmswell is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000, semi-detached £263,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Elmswell in context

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Postcode districts in Elmswell

IP30 42 ⇄

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