Town Pop. 784

Living in Walsham le Willows: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walsham le Willows scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the IP31 postcode district, Walsham le Willows ranks 7th.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Healthcare (3), lifestyle (9), transport (10) and schools (14) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see IP31 postcode district.

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Walsham le Willows scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
99.5 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 32 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bury Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Ixworth Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital19.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStanton Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,045 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.2%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
Elmswell 4.6 mi
Thurston 6.6 mi
Stowmarket 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walsham le Willows 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

Badwell Ash 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wattisfield 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Finningham 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bardwell 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bacton and Cotton 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gislingham 35 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walsham le Willows a nice place to live?

Walsham le Willows has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walsham le Willows 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 Walsham le Willows?

Walsham le Willows is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walsham le Willows?

Among the top-rated schools in Walsham le Willows is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walsham le Willows in total.

Walsham le Willows in context

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Postcode districts in Walsham le Willows

IP31 41 ⇄

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