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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West Row scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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93.3crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences30 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary7 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson7 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour6 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Vehicle crime5 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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1Beeches Road8 crimes
2Manor Farm Road8 crimes
3Ferry Lane7 crimes
Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only
Environment
57
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Air QualityNO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space19
ParksNone
Sports PitchesNone
AllotmentsNone
Golf CoursesNone
Tennis CourtsNone
Bowling GreensNone
PlaygroundsNone
Services
Schools
18
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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
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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
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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
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Employment rate64.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3%
of residents aged 16+
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.
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.