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Living in Bracon Ash: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bracon Ash is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 45/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the NR14 postcode district, Bracon Ash ranks 10th.

Bracon Ash is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NR14 district averages 44/100, putting Bracon Ash 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR14 postcode district.

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Bracon Ash scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
129.4 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 20 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cuckoofield Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Pheasant Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Partridge Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Mulbarton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital:Emergency Department4.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital4.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital30.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Humbleyard Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,899 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired27.4%Student2.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership67.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
16
Wymondham 4.4 mi
Spooner Row 5.8 mi
Norwich 6.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bracon Ash 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

Mulbarton 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bracon Ash a nice place to live?

Bracon Ash has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bracon Ash is 39/100, 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 Bracon Ash?

Bracon Ash is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bracon Ash?

Among the top-rated schools in Bracon Ash is Mulbarton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bracon Ash in total.

Bracon Ash in context

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Postcode districts in Bracon Ash

NR14 44 ⇄

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