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Living in Stonham Aspal: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stonham Aspal comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Stonham Aspal most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the IP14 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the IP14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On economic health specifically, Stonham Aspal sits 17 points above the IP14 district figure of 66/100. For the surrounding area, see IP14 postcode district.

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Stonham Aspal scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
262.2 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 31 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norwich Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Pains Hill 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sally Wood'S Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital9.1 mi
Colchester General Hospital21.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDebenham Group Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,377 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.3%Student2.9%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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
18
Needham Market 4.1 mi
Stowmarket 5.4 mi
Westerfield 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stonham Aspal 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

Crowfield 34 1.4 mi away ⇄
Coddenham 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Debenham 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashbocking 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Needham Market 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stowupland 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mendlesham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wetheringsett 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Otley (East Suffolk) 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sharpstone Street 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Henley 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Otley Bottom 35 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonham Aspal a nice place to live?

Stonham Aspal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stonham Aspal is 38/100, 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 Stonham Aspal?

Stonham Aspal 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 Stonham Aspal?

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

Stonham Aspal in context

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Postcode districts in Stonham Aspal

IP14 49 ⇄

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