Town Pop. 240

Living in Binham: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Binham comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR21 postcode district, Binham ranks 9th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The NR21 district averages 39/100, putting Binham 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR21 postcode district.

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Binham scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
154.2 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 18 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wells Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Holt Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Emms'S Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department23.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital39.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWells Health Centre4.5 mi
GP capacity979 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.4%Student2.3%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership67.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Sheringham 11.2 mi
West Runton 12.6 mi
Cromer 14.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Binham 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

Langham (North Norfolk) 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (North Norfolk) 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wiveton 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wells-next-the-Sea 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cley next the Sea 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 5.2 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 6.3 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 6.4 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Binham a nice place to live?

Binham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Binham is 32/100, 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 Binham?

Binham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Binham in context

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Postcode districts in Binham

NR21 39 ⇄

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