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Living in Somersham (Mid Suffolk): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Somersham (Mid Suffolk) comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 9 scored places in the IP8 postcode district.

The IP8 district averages 52/100, putting Somersham (Mid Suffolk) 17 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP8 postcode district.

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Somersham (Mid Suffolk) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
134.2 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 32 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.266 · PM2.5 6.854 · PM10 12.035 µg/m³
72
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Somersham 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
5
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital6.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital14.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital29.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryNeedham Market Country Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity2,014 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.9%Student2.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
10
Needham Market 3.9 mi
Westerfield 5.2 mi
Ipswich 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Somersham (Mid Suffolk) 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

Burstallhill 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Blakenham 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bramford 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Elmsett 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barking 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sharpstone Street 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Claydon 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sproughton 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hintlesham 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Needham Market 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bricett 29 4.1 mi away ⇄
Nedging Tye 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Somersham (Mid Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Somersham (Mid Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Somersham (Mid Suffolk) is 35/100, 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 Somersham (Mid Suffolk)?

Somersham (Mid Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Somersham (Mid Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Somersham (Mid Suffolk) is Somersham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Somersham (Mid Suffolk) in total.

Somersham (Mid Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Somersham (Mid Suffolk)

IP8 52 ⇄

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