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Living in Foxley: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Foxley scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Foxley places 10th of 13 in the NR20 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points below the NR20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Its safety score runs 17 points above the NR20 district's 77/100. For the surrounding area, see NR20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
222.6 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 30 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 1610% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Two Fields Way 7 crimes
  2. 2 Paradise Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Blackhorse Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bawdeswell Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital12.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department12.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryElmham Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity2,154 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)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.7%Student2.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
9
Wymondham 13.6 mi
Norwich 15 mi
Sheringham 15.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Foxley 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

Bawdeswell 34 0.7 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Reepham (Broadland) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lenwade 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Morton (Broadland) 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foxley a nice place to live?

Foxley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foxley 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 Foxley?

Foxley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Foxley?

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

Foxley in context

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Postcode districts in Foxley

NR20 39 ⇄

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