Town Pop. 2,175

Living in Stanton (West Suffolk): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanton (West Suffolk) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 44/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 27/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Stanton (West Suffolk) places 2nd of 16 in the IP31 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the IP31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On healthcare specifically, Stanton (West Suffolk) sits 28 points above the IP31 district figure of 16/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Shoplifting 6 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horseshoe Rise 10 crimes
  2. 2 Bury Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Stanton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital14.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital22.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,327 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.7%Student2.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary32.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.1%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
20
Thurston 6.1 mi
Elmswell 6.2 mi
Thetford 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £302,500 18
Detached £357,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£227k £267k £309k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bardwell 32 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coney Weston 29 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ixworth 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Walsham le Willows 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Badwell Ash 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hopton 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pakenham 36 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanton (West Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Stanton (West Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanton (West Suffolk) is 47/100, 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 Stanton (West Suffolk)?

Stanton (West Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanton (West Suffolk)?

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

What are house prices like in Stanton (West Suffolk)?

The current median house price in Stanton (West Suffolk) is £302,500, around 6% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £357,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%.

Stanton (West Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Stanton (West Suffolk)

IP31 41 ⇄

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