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Living in Besthorpe: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Besthorpe scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the NR17 postcode district scores higher. Besthorpe leads all 8.

The NR17 district averages 42/100, putting Besthorpe 7 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Besthorpe sits 57 points above the NR17 district figure of 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (82). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  2. 2 Kingfisher Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Norwich Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.605 · PM2.5 7.079 · PM10 12.551 µg/m³
71
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Attleborough AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Attleborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital10 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryAttleborough Surgeries0.8 mi
GP capacity1,811 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired26%Student3.4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
20
Attleborough 0.7 mi
Spooner Row 2.4 mi
Eccles Road 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£246k £267k £289k £310k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Attleborough 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Morley St Peter 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Morley St Botolph 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Workhouse Common 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Old Buckenham 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bunwell 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wicklewood 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Eccles Road 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shropham 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Besthorpe a nice place to live?

Besthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Besthorpe is 49/100, 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 Besthorpe?

Besthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Besthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Besthorpe is Attleborough Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Besthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Besthorpe?

The current median house price in Besthorpe is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Besthorpe

NR17 42 ⇄

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