Town Pop. 183

Living in St James South Elmham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St James South Elmham scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

St James South Elmham places 2nd of 5 in the IP19 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 70 points above the IP19 district's 24/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP19 postcode district.

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St James South Elmham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
300.5 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 25 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1149% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 301% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 995% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Buntings Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Halesworth Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.016 · PM2.5 6.618 · PM10 11.806 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryFressingfield Medical Centre4.6 mi
GP capacity3,626 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.4%Student2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
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
12
Halesworth 4.8 mi
Brampton 6 mi
Beccles 8.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 St James South Elmham 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

Metfield 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wortwell 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fressingfield 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harleston 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Halesworth 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Alburgh Street 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bungay 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Needham 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Laxfield 24 5.6 mi away ⇄
Holton 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wingfield 36 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St James South Elmham a nice place to live?

St James South Elmham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St James South Elmham 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 St James South Elmham?

St James South Elmham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in St James South Elmham

IP19 41 ⇄

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