Town Pop. 3,713

Living in Framlingham: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Framlingham comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Framlingham places 2nd of 19 in the IP13 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the IP13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On lifestyle specifically, Framlingham sits 11 points above the IP13 district figure of 29/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see IP13 postcode district.

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Framlingham scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
38.2 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 66 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Danforth Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Saxtead Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Coopers Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thomas Mills High School & Sixth FormSecondary · 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
33
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital12 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department27 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,953 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 135 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2%Retired30.2%Student6.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership67.4%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Wickham Market 5.6 mi
Saxmundham 6.4 mi
Melton 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £286,500 40
Detached £408,000 11
Terraced £233,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£206k £328k £454k £575k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dennington 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cransford 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brandeston 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Earl Soham 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Easton (East Suffolk) 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Badingham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hacheston 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bedfield 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Charsfield 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Worlingworth 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Framlingham a nice place to live?

Framlingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Framlingham is 49/100, 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 Framlingham?

Framlingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Framlingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Framlingham are Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Framlingham in total.

What are house prices like in Framlingham?

The current median house price in Framlingham is £286,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £408,000, terraced £233,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 24%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Framlingham in context

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Postcode districts in Framlingham

IP13 44 ⇄

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