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Living in Ixworth: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ixworth scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 39/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the IP31 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 23 points above the IP31 district's 16/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see IP31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
70.7 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 84 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coltsfoot Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Peddars Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 The Langridge 11 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Ixworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ixworth High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital13.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.4 mi
Colchester General Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,327 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2%Retired29.8%Student2.5%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Thurston 3.6 mi
Elmswell 5.4 mi
Bury St Edmunds 6.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
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 £369,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£317k £367k £418k £468k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bardwell 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pakenham 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Norton (Mid Suffolk) 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thurston 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Barton 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Badwell Ash 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Longfield Green 27 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fakenham Magna 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Walsham le Willows 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tostock 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ixworth a nice place to live?

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

Ixworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ixworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Ixworth is Ixworth Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ixworth in total.

What are house prices like in Ixworth?

The current median house price in Ixworth is £369,000, around 29% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Ixworth

IP31 41 ⇄

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