Town Pop. 325

Living in Wattisfield: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wattisfield scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the IP22 postcode district.

Against the wider IP22 district average of 46/100, that is 12 points below. On bills specifically, Wattisfield sits 9 points above the IP22 district figure of 44/100. That sits 16 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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Wattisfield scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
240 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
↑ 196% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 825% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 172% 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
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.381 · PM2.5 6.828 · PM10 12.222 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital21.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBotesdale Health Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,329 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 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
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
10
Elmswell 6.4 mi
Thurston 8 mi
Diss 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wattisfield 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

Upthorpe (West Suffolk) 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Walsham le Willows 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stanton (West Suffolk) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Badwell Ash 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hopton 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coney Weston 29 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bardwell 32 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wattisfield a nice place to live?

Wattisfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wattisfield is 34/100, 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 Wattisfield?

Wattisfield 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.

Wattisfield in context

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Postcode districts in Wattisfield

IP22 46 ⇄

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