Town Pop. 640

Living in Ashill: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashill is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100. Ashill places 7th of 8 in the IP25 postcode district.

The IP25 district averages 41/100, putting Ashill 8 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 12 points above the IP25 district's 80/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see IP25 postcode district.

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Ashill scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
159.4 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 78 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Allotment Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Yard 12 crimes
  3. 3 Cressingham Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.393 · PM2.5 6.73 · PM10 11.724 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWatton Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity6,859 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate45.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired40.7%Student2.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership74.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
12
Harling Road 11.8 mi
Attleborough 11.8 mi
Eccles Road 12.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashill 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

Saham Toney 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
North Pickenham 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Necton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sporle 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Griston 28 4.8 mi away ⇄
Swaffham 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Shipdham 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Thompson 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashill a nice place to live?

Ashill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashill is 33/100, 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 Ashill?

Ashill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashill?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashill is Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashill in total.

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Postcode districts in Ashill

IP25 41 ⇄

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