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Living in Woolpit Heath: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woolpit Heath is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Woolpit Heath places 3rd of 12 in the IP30 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 42 points above the IP30 district's 12/100. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see IP30 postcode district.

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Woolpit Heath scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
764.7 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 58 crimes
↑ 1038% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 459% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 955% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 1288% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grange Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 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
54
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital16.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital19.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWoolpit Health Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,041 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired35%Student2.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.2%
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Elmswell 1.5 mi
Stowmarket 4.4 mi
Thurston 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woolpit Heath 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

Woolpit 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Elmswell 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wetherden 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rattlesden 28 1.6 mi away ⇄
Drinkstone Green 29 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tostock 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Haughley 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Finborough 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hessett 28 3.0 mi away ⇄
Norton (Mid Suffolk) 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beyton 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Felsham 28 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolpit Heath a nice place to live?

Woolpit Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolpit Heath is 45/100, 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 Heath?

Woolpit Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolpit Heath?

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

Woolpit Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Woolpit Heath

IP30 42 ⇄

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