West Suffolk house prices, schools and crime

Detached properties dominate at 35.0 per cent of housing; 60.2 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Over half of properties, 52.9 per cent, have an EPC rating of C or better. The area's affordability ratio stands at 7.7, with median earnings at £37,141. Residents have a median age of 41.7 years. For education, 44 schools are Ofsted-rated, with 40 rated good or better. Crime recorded 910 incidents in August 2026, equivalent to 5.1 per 1,000 population; violent crime was the largest category at 389 offences. On deprivation, about 55 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Health indicators show life expectancy of 81.3 years for males and 85.1 for females. Air quality is good: nitrogen dioxide is low at 6.9 annual mean, and particulate matter moderate at 7.0. Broadband coverage is strong, with 93.9 per cent superfast availability. The area contains 2,929 listed buildings and 48 conservation areas.