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Living in Bawdeswell: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bawdeswell is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the NR20 postcode district, Bawdeswell ranks 9th.

Bawdeswell is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the NR20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On safety specifically, Bawdeswell sits 17 points above the NR20 district figure of 77/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR20 postcode district.

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Bawdeswell scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
102.7 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 30 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 690% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Two Fields Way 7 crimes
  2. 2 Paradise Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Blackhorse Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.972 · PM2.5 6.699 · PM10 11.967 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bawdeswell Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryReepham & Aylsham Medical Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity2,154 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.7%Student2.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.7%
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
9
Wymondham 13.1 mi
Norwich 14.3 mi
Spooner Row 14.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Bawdeswell 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

Foxley 33 0.7 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lenwade 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Reepham (Broadland) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morton (Broadland) 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bawdeswell a nice place to live?

Bawdeswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bawdeswell is 34/100, 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 Bawdeswell?

Bawdeswell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bawdeswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Bawdeswell is Bawdeswell Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bawdeswell in total.

Bawdeswell in context

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Postcode districts in Bawdeswell

NR20 39 ⇄

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