Town Pop. 729

Living in West Row: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Row is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the IP28 postcode district, West Row ranks 13th.

Against the wider IP28 district average of 44/100, that is 5 points below. On economic health specifically, West Row sits 15 points above the IP28 district figure of 66/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see IP28 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 13 crimes
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  1. 1 Beeches Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Farm Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Ferry Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • The Pines Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • West Row AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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 Hospital4.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge16.3 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus18.1 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Cross Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,072 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate64.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed64.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired20.8%Student3.2%Other inactive10.3%
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical42%Routine & elementary23.6%
No qualifications21.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership66.3%
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
10
Kennett 5.2 mi
Soham 5.8 mi
Shippea Hill 5.9 mi
J14 M11 18.5 mi
J31 M11 18.6 mi
J13 M11 19 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Row 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Row a nice place to live?

West Row has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Row is 39/100, 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 West Row?

West Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Row?

Among the top-rated schools in West Row is The Pines Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in West Row in total.

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