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Living in Brooke: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brooke comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the NR15 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Brooke sits 13 points above the NR15 district figure of 66/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.1 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 21 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 5 crimes
  3. 3 Wheelers Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital7.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital33.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeathgate Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,451 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired35%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
Buckenham 5.7 mi
Brundall Gardens 6 mi
Brundall 6.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brooke 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

Alpington and Yelverton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Poringland 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thurton 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodton 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hempnall 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hempnall Green 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brooke a nice place to live?

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

Brooke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 6,208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brooke?

Among the top-rated schools in Brooke is Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brooke in total.

Brooke in context

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Postcode districts in Brooke

NR15 38 ⇄

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