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Living in Horringer: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horringer scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Horringer places 2nd of 7 in the IP29 postcode district.

Against the wider IP29 district average of 46/100, that is 7 points above. On broadband specifically, Horringer sits 56 points above the IP29 district figure of 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP29 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
142.6 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 34 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fox And Pin Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Ickworth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital12.6 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge22.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus22.8 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryVictoria Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,331 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
25
Bury St Edmunds 2.6 mi
Thurston 6 mi
Kennett 8.6 mi
J9A M11 22.6 mi
J9A M11 23.1 mi
J9 M11 23.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horringer 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

Bury St Edmunds 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chevington 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Risby 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sicklesmere 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chedburgh 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fornham All Saints 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fornham St Martin 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lawshall 28 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ousden 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Great Barton 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Culford 50 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horringer a nice place to live?

Horringer is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horringer is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Horringer?

Horringer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horringer?

Among the top-rated schools in Horringer is Ickworth Park Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Horringer in total.

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Postcode districts in Horringer

IP29 46 ⇄

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