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Living in Metfield: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Metfield scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. Metfield places 3rd of 5 in the IP20 postcode district.

Metfield is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 4/100 for lifestyle, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On bills specifically, Metfield sits 14 points above the IP20 district figure of 44/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
214.9 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 15 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 4 crimes
  3. 3 Mundy'S Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryFressingfield Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity2,215 patients per GP
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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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.1%Student2.7%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75%
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
9
Halesworth 6.1 mi
Brampton 7.6 mi
Darsham 9.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Metfield 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

St James South Elmham 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Fressingfield 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wortwell 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harleston 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Needham 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wingfield 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Alburgh Street 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Laxfield 24 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stradbroke 24 5.5 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Halesworth 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Pulham St Mary 49 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Metfield a nice place to live?

Metfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Metfield is 35/100, 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 Metfield?

Metfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Metfield in context

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Postcode districts in Metfield

IP20 39 ⇄

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