Town Pop. 759

Living in Risby: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Risby is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the IP28 postcode district, Risby ranks 11th.

Its broadband score runs 38 points above the IP28 district's 35/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP28 postcode district.

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Risby scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
172.6 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
↑ 50% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 504% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 307% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newmarket Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Barrow Hill 9 crimes
  3. 3 Simpson Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital9.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge21 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus21.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryVictoria Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,550 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.4%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
14
Bury St Edmunds 3.3 mi
Kennett 6.3 mi
Thurston 7.3 mi
J9A M11 22.6 mi
J9A M11 23.2 mi
J11 M11 23.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Risby 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

Fornham All Saints 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lackford 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fornham St Martin 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Horringer 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Culford 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bury St Edmunds 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chevington 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Suffolk) 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Icklingham 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gazeley 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Chedburgh 43 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Risby a nice place to live?

Risby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Risby 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 Risby?

Risby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Risby?

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

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Postcode districts in Risby

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