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Living in Foulsham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Foulsham is 37/100, built from 8 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the NR20 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 15 points above the NR20 district's 77/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR20 postcode district.

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Foulsham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
109.8 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 23 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aubrey Rix Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Reepham Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bintree Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.563 · PM2.5 6.669 · PM10 11.997 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Foulsham Primary School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital14 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital32.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryElmham Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,758 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)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.7%Student3.1%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical41.9%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
5
Sheringham 13.9 mi
West Runton 14.5 mi
Roughton Road 15.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Foulsham 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

Foxley 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bawdeswell 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
Reepham (Broadland) 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foulsham a nice place to live?

Foulsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foulsham is 37/100, 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 Foulsham?

Foulsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Foulsham in context

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Postcode districts in Foulsham

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