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Living in Filby: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Filby scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the NR29 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Filby sits 27 points above the NR29 district figure of 48/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR29 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

99.8 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 34 crimes

↑ 117% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes

↓ 44% below national average

Public order 2 crimes

↓ 35% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes

↓ 38% below national average

Other theft 1 crimes

↓ 66% below national average

other 4 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Pound Lane 9 crimes
2 Market Lane 7 crimes
3 Broad Road 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³

Green Space 13

Parks None

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 5 within 4km

1Good

Filby 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

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.8 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.9 mi

Ipswich Hospital45.5 mi

Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)15 wks

Treated within 18 weeks55.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%

Nearest GP surgeryOrmesby Village Surgery1.7 mi

GP capacity1,464 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%

available across Great Yarmouth

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

47.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

47.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.2%Student2.3%Other inactive9.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary23.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership86.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27

A £1,609

B £1,878

C £2,146

D £2,414

E £2,950

F £3,487

G £4,023

H £4,828

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

Great Yarmouth 4.5 mi

Acle 4.8 mi

Berney Arms 5 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 3

Takeaways None

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Filby 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Filby a nice place to live?

Filby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Filby is 41/100, 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 Filby?

Filby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Filby?

Among the top-rated schools in Filby is Filby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Filby in total.

Filby in context

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Postcode districts in Filby

NR29 44 ⇄

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