Town Pop. 959

Living in Chedgrave: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chedgrave scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the NR14 postcode district, Chedgrave ranks 13th.

The NR14 district averages 44/100, putting Chedgrave 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR14 postcode district.

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Chedgrave scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
186.7 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 80 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aspen Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Street 20 crimes
  3. 3 Leman Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Hobart High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Loddon Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Loddon Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital35.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryChet Valley Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity1,543 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired32.3%Student4.9%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
19
Cantley 2.7 mi
Buckenham 3.5 mi
Reedham 3.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chedgrave 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

Loddon 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Thurton 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Alpington and Yelverton 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Freethorpe 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chedgrave a nice place to live?

Chedgrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chedgrave 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 Chedgrave?

Chedgrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 179 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chedgrave?

Among the top-rated schools in Chedgrave is Hobart High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chedgrave in total.

Chedgrave in context

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Postcode districts in Chedgrave

NR14 44 ⇄

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