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Living in Gislingham: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gislingham is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Gislingham places 7th of 9 in the IP23 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the IP23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP23 postcode district.

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Gislingham scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
75.5 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 39 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clay Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Earlsford Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Browns Acre 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Gislingham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital17.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBotesdale Health Centre3 mi
GP capacity1,613 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.8%Student3.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.1%
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
Diss 6 mi
Elmswell 7 mi
Stowmarket 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£366k £391k £417k £443k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Finningham 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bacton and Cotton 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mendlesham 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thorndon 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Walsham le Willows 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gislingham a nice place to live?

Gislingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gislingham 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 Gislingham?

Gislingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gislingham?

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

What are house prices like in Gislingham?

The current median house price in Gislingham is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average.

Gislingham in context

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Postcode districts in Gislingham

IP23 40 ⇄

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