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Living in Mellis: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mellis scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Mellis places 5th of 9 in the IP23 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (8), schools (9), lifestyle (12) and transport (14). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
250.6 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 47 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 361% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 583% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 15 crimes
  2. 2 Earlsford Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Clay Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Mellis 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
8
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital19 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEye Health Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,901 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)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.8%Student3.2%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
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
14
Diss 3.6 mi
Elmswell 9.5 mi
Stowmarket 10.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mellis 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

Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brome 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gislingham 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eye (Mid Suffolk) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Diss 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Roydon (South Norfolk) 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thorndon 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
Finningham 36 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mellis a nice place to live?

Mellis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mellis is 37/100, 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 Mellis?

Mellis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mellis?

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

Mellis in context

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Postcode districts in Mellis

IP23 40 ⇄

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