Long Melford
Village · 3,479 residents
79Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 41 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- 60% of residents live within five minutes of a park
- Transport scores 70, well above the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Long Melford
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Long Melford a good place to live?
Long Melford scores 79/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (90) and environment (81).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Long Melford in East of England, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Long Melford
The summary for Long Melford is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026
Places in and around Long Melford
Schools
1 place- Long Melford Church of England Primary School