Town Pop. 1,643

Living in Briston: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Briston is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Briston places 3rd of 4 in the NR24 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
45.6 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 38 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burston Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 West End 12 crimes
  3. 3 Barwick Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
74
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Astley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital37.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHolt Medical Practice5.1 mi
GP capacity1,860 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
11.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.8%Student2.8%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary32.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Sheringham 8.9 mi
West Runton 9.7 mi
Roughton Road 11 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £298,000 18
Detached £400,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£237k £290k £344k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Melton Constable 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 2.5 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Corpusty 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 5.5 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Reepham (Broadland) 45 6.3 mi away ⇄
Langham (North Norfolk) 35 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Briston a nice place to live?

Briston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Briston is 35/100, 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 Briston?

Briston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Briston?

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

What are house prices like in Briston?

The current median house price in Briston is £298,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Briston

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