Town Pop. 294

Living in Upthorpe (West Suffolk): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upthorpe (West Suffolk) is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 7/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the IP22 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the IP22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On bills specifically, Upthorpe (West Suffolk) sits 17 points above the IP22 district figure of 44/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP22 postcode district.

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Upthorpe (West Suffolk) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
554.4 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 61 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 459% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 777% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 685% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bury Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 Horseshoe Rise 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.1 mi
Ipswich Hospital21.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStanton Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,045 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
68.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership72.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Elmswell 5.8 mi
Thurston 6.8 mi
Harling Road 9.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Upthorpe (West 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

Wattisfield 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Walsham le Willows 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Badwell Ash 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bardwell 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coney Weston 29 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hopton 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ixworth 44 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Upthorpe (West Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upthorpe (West Suffolk) is 37/100, 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 Upthorpe (West Suffolk)?

Upthorpe (West Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upthorpe (West Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Upthorpe (West Suffolk)

IP22 46 ⇄
IP31 41 ⇄

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