Town Pop. 188

Living in Burgh St Peter: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burgh St Peter comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the NR34 postcode district.

The NR34 district averages 47/100, putting Burgh St Peter 14 points below its own postcode area. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR34 postcode district.

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Burgh St Peter scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
250 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 20 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Beccles Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.632 · PM2.5 6.817 · PM10 12.121 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.1 mi
Ipswich Hospital34.3 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBeccles Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,399 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)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired30%Student2.1%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
9
Somerleyton 2.1 mi
Beccles 3 mi
Haddiscoe 3.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
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 Peter 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

Barnby and North Cove 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Worlingham 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blundeston 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lowestoft 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Geldeston 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Corton 55 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hopton on Sea 40 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burgh St Peter a nice place to live?

Burgh St Peter has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burgh St Peter is 33/100, 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 Peter?

Burgh St Peter is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Burgh St Peter in context

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Postcode districts in Burgh St Peter

NR34 47 ⇄

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