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Living in Yaxley (Mid Suffolk): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) places 4th of 9 in the IP23 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (9), healthcare (11), transport (16) and lifestyle (16). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP23 postcode district.

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Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
191.7 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 26 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 534% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 15 crimes
  2. 2 The Crossroads 5 crimes
  3. 3 Upper Oakley 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.938 · PM2.5 6.844 · PM10 12.438 µg/m³
72
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital18.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEye Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,901 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)58.2%
available across Mid Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.6%Student2.8%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
16
Diss 3.5 mi
Elmswell 10.3 mi
Stowmarket 10.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 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

Brome 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Eye (Mid Suffolk) 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thorndon 28 2.9 mi away ⇄
Occold 28 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gislingham 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham Skeith 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Scole 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Diss 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Heckfield Green 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 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 Yaxley (Mid Suffolk)?

Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Yaxley (Mid Suffolk)

IP23 40 ⇄

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