Town Pop. 506

Living in Ellingham and Kirby Cane: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ellingham and Kirby Cane is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Ellingham and Kirby Cane places 4th of 5 in the NR35 postcode district.

The NR35 district averages 43/100, putting Ellingham and Kirby Cane 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR35 postcode district.

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Ellingham and Kirby Cane scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
264.8 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 75 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 577% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yarmouth Road 33 crimes
  2. 2 Norwich Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Green Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.769 · PM2.5 6.783 · PM10 12.022 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ellingham VC Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
4
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital31.5 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBungay Medical Practice2.9 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.5%Student3.4%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.9%
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
11
Beccles 3.8 mi
Brampton 6.3 mi
Reedham 6.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ellingham and Kirby Cane 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

Geldeston 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bungay 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Loddon 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Chedgrave 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Woodton 33 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellingham and Kirby Cane a nice place to live?

Ellingham and Kirby Cane has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ellingham and Kirby Cane is 34/100, 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 Ellingham and Kirby Cane?

Ellingham and Kirby Cane is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ellingham and Kirby Cane?

Among the top-rated schools in Ellingham and Kirby Cane is Ellingham VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ellingham and Kirby Cane in total.

Ellingham and Kirby Cane in context

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Postcode districts in Ellingham and Kirby Cane

NR35 43 ⇄

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