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Living in Hinderclay: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hinderclay scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 18 scored places sharing the IP22 postcode district, Hinderclay ranks 5th. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above.

Schools (11), lifestyle (11), transport (16) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Hinderclay in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP22 postcode district.

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Hinderclay scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
225.6 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 15 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 528% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park View 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hinderclay Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Meadow 3 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.046 · PM2.5 6.779 · PM10 11.933 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.8 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBotesdale Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,613 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.8%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership74.9%
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
16
Diss 6.6 mi
Harling Road 7.5 mi
Elmswell 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hinderclay 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

Redgrave 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hopton 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Garboldisham 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Walsham le Willows 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Lopham 42 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hinderclay a nice place to live?

Hinderclay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hinderclay is 44/100, 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 Hinderclay?

Hinderclay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hinderclay in context

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Postcode districts in Hinderclay

IP22 46 ⇄

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