Town Pop. 656

Living in Fressingfield: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fressingfield is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the IP21 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (95) from lifestyle (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider IP21 district average of 40/100, that is 5 points below. Its bills score runs 14 points above the IP21 district's 44/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
79.3 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 15 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 4 crimes
  3. 3 Mundy'S Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.68 · PM2.5 6.677 · PM10 11.794 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Fressingfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 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 capacity2,215 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
6.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.1%Student2.7%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75%
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
Halesworth 8 mi
Diss 8.4 mi
Darsham 10.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fressingfield 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

Wingfield 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stradbroke 24 2.7 mi away ⇄
Metfield 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Needham 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Laxfield 24 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harleston 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
St James South Elmham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Horham 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Heckfield Green 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wortwell 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pulham St Mary 49 5.8 mi away ⇄
Worlingworth 36 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fressingfield a nice place to live?

Fressingfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fressingfield is 35/100, 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 Fressingfield?

Fressingfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fressingfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Fressingfield is Fressingfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fressingfield in total.

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Postcode districts in Fressingfield

IP21 40 ⇄

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