Town Pop. 1,548

Living in Woolpit: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woolpit is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the IP30 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Woolpit sits 17 points above the IP30 district figure of 12/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see IP30 postcode district.

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Woolpit scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

133.1 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 103 crimes

↑ 100% above national average

Other theft 23 crimes

↑ 140% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes

↓ 36% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Burglary 10 crimes

↑ 86% above national average

other 41 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Grange Close 25 crimes
2 Petrol Station 15 crimes
3 Ixworth Road 12 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³

Green Space 30

Parks Ample 32

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Good

Woolpit Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital16.9 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18.1 mi

Colchester General Hospital21.5 mi

Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,041 patients per GP

0dentists1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%

available across Mid Suffolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

77.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

77.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student3.1%Other inactive8.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary20.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership75.4%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Elmswell 1.3 mi

Thurston 3.9 mi

Stowmarket 5.3 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways Some 2

Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£355,000	12

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolpit a nice place to live?

Woolpit has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolpit is 42/100, 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 Woolpit?

Woolpit is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 206 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolpit?

Among the top-rated schools in Woolpit is Woolpit Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woolpit in total.

What are house prices like in Woolpit?

The current median house price in Woolpit is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Woolpit

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