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Living in Beetley: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beetley scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the NR20 postcode district, Beetley ranks 5th.

On safety specifically, Beetley sits 17 points above the NR20 district figure of 77/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR20 postcode district.

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Beetley scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
171.8 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 68 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Halfpenny Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Redfern Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.749 · PM2.5 6.759 · PM10 11.748 µg/m³
74
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Community Primary School, BeetleyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital13.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital27.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryElmham Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,958 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.7%Student2.5%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.6%
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
11
Wymondham 13.4 mi
Spooner Row 14.4 mi
Attleborough 14.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beetley 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

Gressenhall 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Foxley 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Yaxham 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Clint Green 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bawdeswell 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beetley a nice place to live?

Beetley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beetley is 38/100, 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 Beetley?

Beetley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Beetley in context

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Postcode districts in Beetley

NR20 39 ⇄

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