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Living in Burston: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burston scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the IP22 postcode district, Burston ranks 14th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 12 points below the IP22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
616.2 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 81 crimes
↑ 1215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 1410% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Malthouse Lane 45 crimes
  2. 2 Rectory Road 34 crimes
  3. 3 Audley Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.674 · PM2.5 6.734 · PM10 11.978 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Burston Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    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 Hospital14.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLawns Medical Practice2.2 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.9%Student4.3%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.1%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
6
Diss 2.3 mi
Eccles Road 8.6 mi
Attleborough 9.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Burston 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

Shelfanger 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Dickleburgh 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Diss 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Scole 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Roydon (South Norfolk) 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Snow Street 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bressingham 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tibenham 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sneath Common 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pulham Market 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burston a nice place to live?

Burston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burston is 34/100, 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 Burston?

Burston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burston?

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

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Postcode districts in Burston

IP22 46 ⇄

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