Town Pop. 448

Living in Sicklesmere: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sicklesmere scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the IP30 postcode district, Sicklesmere ranks 4th.

Its lifestyle score runs 12 points above the IP30 district's 21/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (15), healthcare (23) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see IP30 postcode district.

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Sicklesmere scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
174.1 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 34 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fox And Pin Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.263 · PM2.5 6.845 · PM10 12.059 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital15 mi
Colchester General Hospital21.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMount Farm Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,282 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
25
Bury St Edmunds 3.5 mi
Thurston 3.8 mi
Elmswell 7.2 mi
J9A M11 25.1 mi
J9A M11 25.6 mi
J9 M11 26 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
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 Sicklesmere 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

Bury St Edmunds 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Horringer 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hessett 28 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Green 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lawshall 28 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beyton 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thurston 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Barton 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Felsham 28 4.6 mi away ⇄
Fornham St Martin 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Drinkstone Green 29 5.0 mi away ⇄
Fornham All Saints 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sicklesmere a nice place to live?

Sicklesmere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sicklesmere is 44/100, 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 Sicklesmere?

Sicklesmere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sicklesmere?

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

Sicklesmere in context

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Postcode districts in Sicklesmere

IP30 42 ⇄

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