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Living in Middleton (East Suffolk): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middleton (East Suffolk) comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the IP17 postcode district, Middleton (East Suffolk) ranks 8th.

It scores 5 points below the IP17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP17 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Middleton (East Suffolk) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
461.5 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 29 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 855% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1591% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 446% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Yoxford Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Blythburgh Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.066 · PM2.5 6.509 · PM10 11.484 µg/m³
74
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Middleton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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 departmentsIpswich Hospital20.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department28.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leiston Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,984 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate42.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired44.7%Student1.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership76.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
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
Darsham 2 mi
Saxmundham 3.9 mi
Halesworth 6.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Middleton (East Suffolk) 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

Westleton 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Darsham 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Yoxford 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kelsale 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Leiston 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sizewell 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Saxmundham 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Coldfair Green 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bramfield 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Peasenhall 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wenhaston 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Benhall Green 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton (East Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Middleton (East Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middleton (East Suffolk) 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 Middleton (East Suffolk)?

Middleton (East Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middleton (East Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Middleton (East Suffolk) is Middleton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Middleton (East Suffolk) in total.

Middleton (East Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Middleton (East Suffolk)

IP17 40 ⇄

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