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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Mildenhall (West Suffolk) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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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 |
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.
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) in context
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