Town Pop. 9,734

Living in Mildenhall (West Suffolk): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 33/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the IP28 postcode district, Mildenhall (West Suffolk) ranks 7th. Its lifestyle score runs 12 points above the IP28 district's 34/100. On the national picture that lands Mildenhall (West Suffolk) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP28 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 475 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 93 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 83 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other theft 82 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 248 crimes
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 50 crimes
  2. 2 Emmanuel Close 45 crimes
  3. 3 Recreation Way 45 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
28
6 schools in area
4Good2Requires Improvement
  • Beck Row Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Heath AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mildenhall College AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Pines Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • West Row AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital2.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge16.9 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus18.8 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,072 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 196 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed62%Unemployed2.2%Retired19.5%Student3.2%Other inactive13%
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary30%
No qualifications28.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership53.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Kennett 5.5 mi
Shippea Hill 6.2 mi
Lakenheath 6.5 mi
J14 M11 19.9 mi
J31 M11 20.1 mi
J13 M11 20.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 67
Detached £326,000 22
Semi-detached £245,000 21
Terraced £190,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£181k £238k £298k £356k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mildenhall (West Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mildenhall (West Suffolk) is 45/100, 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 Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 1,056 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) are Beck Row Primary Academy, Great Heath Academy and Mildenhall College Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Mildenhall (West Suffolk)?

The current median house price in Mildenhall (West Suffolk) is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £326,000, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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