Town Pop. 197

Living in Market Weston: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Market Weston scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 17th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the IP22 postcode district.

Against the wider IP22 district average of 46/100, that is 13 points below. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see IP22 postcode district.

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Market Weston scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
304.6 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 22 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lingwood Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Bury Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Nethergate Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hopton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital15.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital21.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department21.4 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStanton Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,045 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.3%Student3.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Harling Road 6.5 mi
Eccles Road 8 mi
Thetford 8.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Market Weston 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

Hopton 33 1.1 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Coney Weston 29 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Garboldisham 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bardwell 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Weston a nice place to live?

Market Weston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Market Weston is 33/100, 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 Market Weston?

Market Weston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Market Weston in context

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Postcode districts in Market Weston

IP22 46 ⇄

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