Town Pop. 363

Living in Garboldisham: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Garboldisham comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 31/100 versus a median of 60/100. Garboldisham places 14th of 18 in the IP22 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the IP22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP22 postcode district.

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Garboldisham scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
168 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 25 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 302% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Harling Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Thomas Bole Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Garboldisham Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.8 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 surgeryEast Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,785 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed1.3%Retired35%Student1.6%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership69.4%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
4
Harling Road 4.4 mi
Eccles Road 5.4 mi
Diss 7.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Garboldisham 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

Hopton 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
North Lopham 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Harling 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hinderclay 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kenninghall 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barningham 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coney Weston 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
Harling Road 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rickinghall and Botesdale 46 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Garboldisham a nice place to live?

Garboldisham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Garboldisham is 34/100, 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 Garboldisham?

Garboldisham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Garboldisham?

Among the top-rated schools in Garboldisham is Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Garboldisham in total.

Garboldisham in context

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Postcode districts in Garboldisham

IP22 46 ⇄

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