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Living in Beeston (Breckland): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beeston (Breckland) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Beeston (Breckland) ranks 4th.

That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (6), transport (7), schools (9) and healthcare (21) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
165.4 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 41 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Rawhall Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Beeston Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.408 · PM2.5 6.669 · PM10 11.641 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Beeston 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
21
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLitcham Health Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,584 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
78.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.1%Student2.9%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership66%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
7
Attleborough 15.5 mi
Wymondham 15.6 mi
Spooner Row 16 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beeston (Breckland) 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

Litcham 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Necton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sporle 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Castle Acre 33 5.6 mi away ⇄
Shipdham 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beeston (Breckland) a nice place to live?

Beeston (Breckland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beeston (Breckland) is 35/100, 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 Beeston (Breckland)?

Beeston (Breckland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beeston (Breckland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Beeston (Breckland) is Beeston Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Beeston (Breckland) in total.

Beeston (Breckland) in context

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Postcode districts in Beeston (Breckland)

PE32 33 ⇄

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