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Living in Carbrooke: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carbrooke scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the IP25 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Carbrooke sits 10 points above the IP25 district figure of 80/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 1 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 5 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.596 · PM2.5 6.722 · PM10 11.742 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryPrimary · 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
7
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWatton Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity6,859 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.9%Student2.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
10
Attleborough 7.7 mi
Eccles Road 8.6 mi
Harling Road 9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carbrooke 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

Watton 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Griston 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shipdham 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Letton Green 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thompson 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carbrooke a nice place to live?

Carbrooke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carbrooke is 38/100, 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 Carbrooke?

Carbrooke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 7,291 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carbrooke?

Among the top-rated schools in Carbrooke is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Carbrooke in total.

Carbrooke in context

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Postcode districts in Carbrooke

IP25 41 ⇄

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