Town Pop. 694

Living in Burgh St Margaret: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burgh St Margaret is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100. Burgh St Margaret places 7th of 11 in the NR29 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: lifestyle (10), healthcare (13), transport (14) and schools (19). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR29 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
121 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 44 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pound Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 St Margaret'S Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Fleggburgh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital:Emergency Department16.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital45.5 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,464 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired29%Student2.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
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
14
Acle 3.9 mi
Berney Arms 5.6 mi
Great Yarmouth 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Burgh St Margaret 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

Rollesby 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Filby 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ormesby St Margaret 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Acle 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hemsby 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Damgate 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Halvergate 40 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burgh St Margaret a nice place to live?

Burgh St Margaret has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burgh St Margaret 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 Burgh St Margaret?

Burgh St Margaret is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burgh St Margaret?

Among the top-rated schools in Burgh St Margaret is Fleggburgh CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burgh St Margaret in total.

Burgh St Margaret in context

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Postcode districts in Burgh St Margaret

NR29 44 ⇄

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