Town Pop. 3,208

Living in Red Lodge: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Red Lodge is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Red Lodge most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 15 places in the IP28 postcode district.

Against the wider IP28 district average of 44/100, that is 9 points above. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the IP28 district's 35/100. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP28 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
91.6 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 144 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Mill Lane 24 crimes
  2. 2 Newmarket Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Mace Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13 µg/m³
72
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Christopher's CEVCP SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital5.8 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus17 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,295 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 146 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate69.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired16.1%Student2.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership62.4%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Kennett 1.9 mi
Newmarket 5.8 mi
Soham 7.3 mi
J14 M11 18.6 mi
J31 M11 18.8 mi
J13 M11 18.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £281,000 62
Detached £371,500 20
Semi-detached £263,750 24
Terraced £251,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£230k £275k £322k £367k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Worlington 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kentford 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Freckenham 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (East Cambridgeshire) 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barton Mills 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Row 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Suffolk) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gazeley 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Isleham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Holywell Row 33 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lodge a nice place to live?

Red Lodge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Red Lodge is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Red Lodge?

Red Lodge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 294 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Red Lodge?

Among the top-rated schools in Red Lodge is St Christopher's CEVCP School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Red Lodge in total.

What are house prices like in Red Lodge?

The current median house price in Red Lodge is £281,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £371,500, semi-detached £263,750, terraced £251,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 62 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Red Lodge in context

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Postcode districts in Red Lodge

IP28 44 ⇄

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