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Living in Palgrave: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Palgrave is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the IP22 postcode district, Palgrave ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Palgrave sits 67 points above the IP22 district figure of 30/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (9), healthcare (11), transport (16) and lifestyle (16). For the surrounding area, see IP22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
112.4 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 26 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 15 crimes
  2. 2 The Crossroads 5 crimes
  3. 3 Upper Oakley 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Palgrave Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLawns Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,807 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.6%Student2.8%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
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
16
Diss 1 mi
Eccles Road 9.4 mi
Harling Road 10.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Palgrave 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

Diss 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Roydon (South Norfolk) 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Snow Street 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scole 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brome 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bressingham 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burston 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Eye (Mid Suffolk) 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shelfanger 36 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Palgrave a nice place to live?

Palgrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Palgrave is 47/100, 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 Palgrave?

Palgrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Palgrave?

Among the top-rated schools in Palgrave is Palgrave Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Palgrave in total.

Palgrave in context

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Postcode districts in Palgrave

IP22 46 ⇄

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