Town Pop. 402

Living in Redgrave: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Redgrave comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 34/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the IP22 postcode district. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP22 postcode district.

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Redgrave scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
213.9 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 29 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 449% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park View 10 crimes
  3. 3 Rectory Hill 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.091 · PM2.5 6.826 · PM10 12.245 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital19.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBotesdale Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,613 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.6%Student3.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
18
Diss 5.2 mi
Harling Road 7.5 mi
Eccles Road 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Redgrave 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

Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bressingham 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Lopham 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Garboldisham 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hopton 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Snow Street 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Roydon (South Norfolk) 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Redgrave a nice place to live?

Redgrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Redgrave is 42/100, 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 Redgrave?

Redgrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Redgrave

IP22 46 ⇄

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