Town Pop. 556

Living in Mendlesham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mendlesham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the IP14 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the IP14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see IP14 postcode district.

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Mendlesham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
120.5 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 35 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Dove Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.545 · PM2.5 6.922 · PM10 12.779 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Mendlesham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
22
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital13.8 mi
Colchester General Hospital24.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital24.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,026 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.4%Student2.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Stowmarket 5.4 mi
Needham Market 6.8 mi
Elmswell 7.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mendlesham 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

Wetheringsett 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bacton and Cotton 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thorndon 28 3.2 mi away ⇄
Finningham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Newton 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gislingham 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stowupland 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Debenham 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stonham Aspal 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Occold 28 4.5 mi away ⇄
Haughley 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mendlesham a nice place to live?

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

Mendlesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Mendlesham in context

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Postcode districts in Mendlesham

IP14 49 ⇄

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