Town Pop. 194

Living in Bradenham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradenham scores 38/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Bradenham places 5th of 8 in the IP25 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Bradenham sits 10 points above the IP25 district figure of 80/100. 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 (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP25 postcode district.

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Bradenham scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
82.5 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 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 1 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hills Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 The Drove 3 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Hill 2 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital15.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department15.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryShipdham Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,244 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)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed0.8%Retired31.3%Student2%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.4%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership69.4%
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
4
Attleborough 11.7 mi
Spooner Row 12.7 mi
Wymondham 12.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Bradenham 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

Shipdham 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Necton 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Letton Green 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Pickenham 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sporle 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Yaxham 39 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradenham a nice place to live?

Bradenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradenham 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 Bradenham?

Bradenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 7,291 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bradenham in context

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Postcode districts in Bradenham

IP25 41 ⇄

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