Town Pop. 284

Living in Bressingham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bressingham is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 25/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the IP22 postcode district.

The IP22 district averages 46/100, putting Bressingham 6 points below its own postcode area. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
200.7 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 26 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 1130% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Common Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bellrope Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.055 · PM2.5 6.729 · PM10 11.91 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Bressingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLawns Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,807 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.3%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical41.5%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
12
Diss 2.8 mi
Eccles Road 6.9 mi
Harling Road 7.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bressingham 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

Snow Street 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Roydon (South Norfolk) 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shelfanger 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Diss 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Lopham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burston 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kenninghall 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bressingham a nice place to live?

Bressingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bressingham is 40/100, 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 Bressingham?

Bressingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bressingham?

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

Bressingham in context

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Postcode districts in Bressingham

IP22 46 ⇄

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