Town Pop. 1,333

Living in Ditchingham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ditchingham scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Ditchingham places 2nd of 5 in the NR35 postcode district. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above.

Below 30/100: healthcare (8), transport (23), lifestyle (24) and schools (26). That puts Ditchingham in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
61.5 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 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hollow Hill Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.816 · PM2.5 6.806 · PM10 11.342 µg/m³
73
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Bungay Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Ditchingham Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Edmund's Catholic 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
8
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department13.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital13.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital29.8 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBungay Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,163 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired33.2%Student2.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.8%
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
23
Beccles 5.2 mi
Brampton 6.5 mi
Cantley 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£232k £323k £417k £509k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bungay 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Geldeston 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodton 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 4.5 mi away ⇄
Loddon 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 5.1 mi away ⇄
Alburgh Street 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
Chedgrave 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ditchingham a nice place to live?

Ditchingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ditchingham is 45/100, 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 Ditchingham?

Ditchingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ditchingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Ditchingham are Bungay Primary School, Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ditchingham in total.

What are house prices like in Ditchingham?

The current median house price in Ditchingham is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

Ditchingham in context

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Postcode districts in Ditchingham

NR35 43 ⇄

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