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Living in Old Newton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Newton scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100. Old Newton places 7th of 13 in the IP14 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the IP14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Falconer Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 Cross Green 9 crimes
  3. 3 Greenacres 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Old Newton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital13.8 mi
Colchester General Hospital21.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryStowhealth2 mi
GP capacity2,488 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.6%Student2.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Mid Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,545
B £1,802
C £2,060
D £2,317
E £2,832
F £3,347
G £3,862
H £4,634
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
11
Stowmarket 2.3 mi
Elmswell 3.9 mi
Needham Market 5.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£259k £264k £268k £273k 2025

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

Nearby places

Haughley 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stowupland 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stowmarket 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wetherden 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bacton and Cotton 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Finborough 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Elmswell 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mendlesham 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woolpit Heath 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Finningham 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woolpit 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Newton a nice place to live?

Old Newton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Newton is 40/100, 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 Old Newton?

Old Newton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Old Newton?

The current median house price in Old Newton is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Old Newton in context

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Postcode districts in Old Newton

IP14 49 ⇄

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