Town Pop. 1,297

Living in Easton (Broadland): Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Easton (Broadland) scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the NR9 postcode district, Easton (Broadland) ranks 10th.

It scores 10 points below the NR9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), transport (12), schools (16) and lifestyle (19). For the surrounding area, see NR9 postcode district.

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Easton (Broadland) scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
143.4 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 90 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cardinal Close 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parker'S Close 34 crimes
  3. 3 Bawburgh Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, EastonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Bridge EastonSpecial
    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
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital2.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department2.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryRoundwell Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity2,178 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired28.2%Student3.6%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.6%
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Wymondham 6.1 mi
Norwich 6.7 mi
Spooner Row 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £289,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£241k £282k £324k £364k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Queen's Hills 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Honingham 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Easton (Broadland) a nice place to live?

Easton (Broadland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Easton (Broadland) is 33/100, 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 Easton (Broadland)?

Easton (Broadland) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 186 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Easton (Broadland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Easton (Broadland) is St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Easton (Broadland) in total.

What are house prices like in Easton (Broadland)?

The current median house price in Easton (Broadland) is £289,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Easton (Broadland) in context

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Postcode districts in Easton (Broadland)

NR9 43 ⇄

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