Town Pop. 1,894

Living in Great Barton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Barton scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 28/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP31 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (15), transport (17) and schools (19). For the surrounding area, see IP31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
46.5 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 31 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cox Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Church Hill 8 crimes
  3. 3 Livermere Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Barton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
6
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital12.1 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.4 mi
Colchester General Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMount Farm Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,282 patients per GP
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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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.9%Student2.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
17
Thurston 2.2 mi
Bury St Edmunds 2.7 mi
Elmswell 6.5 mi
J9A M11 27.7 mi
J9A M11 28.2 mi
J9 M11 28.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 16
Detached £502,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£435k £560k £689k £813k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Thurston 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pakenham 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fornham St Martin 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bury St Edmunds 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Suffolk) 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fornham All Saints 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ixworth 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Beyton 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Culford 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Norton (Mid Suffolk) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sicklesmere 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tostock 42 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Barton a nice place to live?

Great Barton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Barton is 40/100, 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 Great Barton?

Great Barton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Barton?

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

What are house prices like in Great Barton?

The current median house price in Great Barton is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £502,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Great Barton

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