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Living in Long Melford: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Melford scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Long Melford places 4th of 14 in the CO10 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Long Melford sits 39 points above the CO10 district figure of 41/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), schools (21) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CO10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
44.9 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 69 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Shoplifting 12 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 26 crimes
  2. 2 Smaley Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Long Melford Church of England 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
4
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital13.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital19.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgerySiam Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,949 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.6%Student2.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Babergh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
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
26
Sudbury 2.9 mi
Bures 7.6 mi
Chappel and Wakes Colne 10.6 mi
J9A M11 22.3 mi
J9 M11 22.5 mi
J9A M11 22.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 35
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 33
Detached £550,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£257k £345k £434k £522k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Acton 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Glemsford 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sudbury 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Waldingfield 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cavendish 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Little Waldingfield 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lavenham 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newton (Babergh) 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hartest 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lawshall 28 5.7 mi away ⇄
Clare 51 5.9 mi away ⇄
Wickham St Paul 38 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Melford a nice place to live?

Long Melford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Melford is 46/100, 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 Long Melford?

Long Melford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Melford?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Melford is Long Melford Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Long Melford in total.

What are house prices like in Long Melford?

The current median house price in Long Melford is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £550,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Long Melford in context

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Postcode districts in Long Melford

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