Town Pop. 205

Living in Butcher's Common: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Butcher's Common is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NR12 postcode district.

The NR12 district averages 41/100, putting Butcher's Common 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

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Butcher's Common scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
282.9 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 22 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Leeds Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.922 · PM2.5 6.703 · PM10 11.688 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Neatishead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department12.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital12.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital44.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,256 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate44.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired43%Student1.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Hoveton and Wroxham 2.7 mi
Worstead 4.4 mi
Salhouse 4.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Butcher's Common 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

Neatishead 41 0.6 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Butcher's Common a nice place to live?

Butcher's Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Butcher's Common 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 Butcher's Common?

Butcher's Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Butcher's Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Butcher's Common is Neatishead Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Butcher's Common in total.

Butcher's Common in context

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Postcode districts in Butcher's Common

NR12 41 ⇄

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