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Living in Caston: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Caston is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the NR17 postcode district, Caston ranks 7th.

It scores 5 points below the NR17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR17 postcode district.

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Caston scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
87.9 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
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 1 crimes
↓ 32% 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
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.764 · PM2.5 6.788 · PM10 11.917 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Caston Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital14.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWatton Medical Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity3,286 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 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
Eccles Road 6.1 mi
Attleborough 6.1 mi
Harling Road 6.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Caston 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

Griston 28 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Thompson 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Hockham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shropham 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Workhouse Common 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Attleborough 48 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caston a nice place to live?

Caston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Caston is 37/100, 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 Caston?

Caston 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 Caston?

Among the top-rated schools in Caston is Caston Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Caston in total.

Caston in context

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Postcode districts in Caston

NR17 42 ⇄

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