Town Pop. 631

Living in Moulton (West Suffolk): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Moulton (West Suffolk) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Moulton (West Suffolk) most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 45/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the CB8 postcode district. The CB8 district averages 51/100, putting Moulton (West Suffolk) 10 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the CB8 district's 73/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB8 postcode district.

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Moulton (West Suffolk) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
117.3 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 38 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moulton Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 B1506 9 crimes
  3. 3 Jeddah Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding

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 departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital9.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge14.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15.2 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOrchard House Surgery Partnership3.3 mi
GP capacity1,592 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.4%Student3.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
15
Kennett 1.8 mi
Newmarket 3.3 mi
Dullingham 6.1 mi
J9A M11 17 mi
J11 M11 17.2 mi
J11 M11 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £511,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£383k £403k £423k £442k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Gazeley 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kentford 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cheveley 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newmarket 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Red Lodge 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (East Cambridgeshire) 29 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ousden 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Snailwell 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lidgate 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Exning 39 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Moulton (West Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Moulton (West Suffolk) is 41/100, 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 Moulton (West Suffolk)?

Moulton (West Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Moulton (West Suffolk) is Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Moulton (West Suffolk) in total.

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

The current median house price in Moulton (West Suffolk) is £511,500, around 79% above the England and Wales average.

Moulton (West Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Moulton (West Suffolk)

CB8 51 ⇄

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