Town Pop. 933

Living in Buxton (Broadland): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buxton (Broadland) comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 70/100 versus a median of 88/100. Of the 15 places sharing the NR10 postcode district, Buxton (Broadland) scores lowest.

Against the wider NR10 district average of 41/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (8), transport (9) and schools (23). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR10 postcode district.

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Buxton (Broadland) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
188.6 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 95 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Other crime 12 crimes
↑ 545% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Filby Road 76 crimes
  2. 2 Ashley Drive 16 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.535 · PM2.5 6.752 · PM10 11.785 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Buxton 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
4
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital9.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital40.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryColtishall Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,362 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2%Retired26.2%Student3.3%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
Worstead 4.4 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 5 mi
North Walsham 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Buxton (Broadland) 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

Badersfield 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Marsham 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aylsham 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buxton (Broadland) a nice place to live?

Buxton (Broadland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buxton (Broadland) is 36/100, 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 Buxton (Broadland)?

Buxton (Broadland) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buxton (Broadland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Buxton (Broadland) is Buxton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Buxton (Broadland) in total.

Buxton (Broadland) in context

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Postcode districts in Buxton (Broadland)

NR10 41 ⇄

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