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Living in Monks Eleigh: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Monks Eleigh comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Monks Eleigh places 7th of 11 in the IP7 postcode district.

The IP7 district averages 43/100, putting Monks Eleigh 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see IP7 postcode district.

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Monks Eleigh scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
217.3 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 41 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bury Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Church Field 7 crimes
  3. 3 Rookwood Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.448 · PM2.5 6.809 · PM10 11.922 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital12.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital13.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryBildeston Health Centre2 mi
GP capacity3,362 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)72.1%
available across Babergh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.4%Student3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Babergh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
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
10
Sudbury 6.8 mi
Stowmarket 8.8 mi
Needham Market 9 mi
J9A M11 28.7 mi
J9 M11 29 mi
J9A M11 29 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Monks Eleigh 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

Chelsworth 34 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bildeston 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hitcham 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Little Waldingfield 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lavenham 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brettenham 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Nedging Tye 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Boxford (Babergh) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Bricett 29 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Waldingfield 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Acton 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hadleigh 53 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Monks Eleigh a nice place to live?

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

Monks Eleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Monks Eleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Monks Eleigh

IP7 43 ⇄

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