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Living in Wetheringsett: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wetheringsett comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the IP14 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the IP14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP14 postcode district.

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Wetheringsett scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
503.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 656% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1863% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 1810% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wickham Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Brockford Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.425 · PM2.5 6.797 · PM10 12.157 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Wetheringsett Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital13.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryMendlesham Medical Group1.4 mi
GP capacity1,026 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.2%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership81.3%
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
17
Stowmarket 6.7 mi
Needham Market 7.6 mi
Diss 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wetheringsett 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

Mendlesham 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Thorndon 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Occold 28 3.2 mi away ⇄
Debenham 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Finningham 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bacton and Cotton 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stonham Aspal 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gislingham 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Eye (Mid Suffolk) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wetheringsett a nice place to live?

Wetheringsett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wetheringsett is 40/100, 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 Wetheringsett?

Wetheringsett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wetheringsett?

Among the top-rated schools in Wetheringsett is Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wetheringsett in total.

Wetheringsett in context

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Postcode districts in Wetheringsett

IP14 49 ⇄

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