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Living in Haughley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Haughley is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 51/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Haughley places 6th of 13 in the IP14 postcode district.

The IP14 district averages 49/100, putting Haughley 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (82) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP14 postcode district.

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Haughley scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
134.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fishponds Way 31 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  3. 3 Green Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Crawford's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital14.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStowhealth2 mi
GP capacity2,488 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed2%Retired33.3%Student2.8%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership68.6%
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Stowmarket 2.4 mi
Elmswell 2.7 mi
Needham Market 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£238k £315k £395k £473k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Old Newton 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wetherden 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stowmarket 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Elmswell 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stowupland 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woolpit Heath 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Finborough 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woolpit 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bacton and Cotton 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rattlesden 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
Drinkstone Green 29 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tostock 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haughley a nice place to live?

Haughley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haughley is 41/100, 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 Haughley?

Haughley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haughley?

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

What are house prices like in Haughley?

The current median house price in Haughley is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Haughley

IP14 49 ⇄

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