Town Pop. 8,148

Living in Fakenham: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fakenham comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That is the highest score of the 11 places in the NR21 postcode district.

The NR21 district averages 39/100, putting Fakenham 8 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the NR21 district's 19/100. Schools (28) and transport (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR21 postcode district.

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Fakenham scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NR21 0AA NR21 1AN NR21 7AA NR21 8AA NR21 9AA NR21 NR24

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
92.5 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 352 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 86 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Shoplifting 70 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 140 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 52 crimes
  2. 2 Saxon Way 36 crimes
  3. 3 Star Meadow 32 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
28
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Fakenham AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fakenham Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fakenham Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Duke of Lancaster SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital32.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,105 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 276 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.9%Student2.5%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary35.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership63.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
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
28
Sheringham 16.6 mi
West Runton 17.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 88
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 73
Detached £335,000 29
Semi-detached £240,000 19
Terraced £205,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£161k £239k £320k £398k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hempton 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sculthorpe 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham a nice place to live?

Fakenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fakenham is 47/100, 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 Fakenham?

Fakenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 754 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fakenham?

Among the top-rated schools in Fakenham are Fakenham Academy, Fakenham Infant and Nursery School and Fakenham Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Fakenham in total.

What are house prices like in Fakenham?

The current median house price in Fakenham is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £205,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Fakenham in context

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Postcode districts in Fakenham

NR21 39 ⇄
NR24 34 ⇄

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