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Living in Frettenham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Frettenham scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Frettenham most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Frettenham places 5th of 15 in the NR12 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Frettenham sits 32 points above the NR12 district figure of 53/100. 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) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NR12 postcode district.

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Frettenham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
71.6 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 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashley Drive 16 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Frettenham Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Frettenham 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
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital7.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital39.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryColtishall Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,754 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.7%Student3.5%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
8
Hoveton and Wroxham 3.5 mi
Salhouse 3.6 mi
Norwich 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Frettenham 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

Hainford 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Buxton (Broadland) 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Badersfield 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frettenham a nice place to live?

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

Frettenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frettenham?

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

Frettenham in context

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Postcode districts in Frettenham

NR12 41 ⇄

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