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Living in Geldeston: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Geldeston is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the NR34 postcode district, Geldeston ranks 7th.

The NR34 district averages 47/100, putting Geldeston 11 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR34 postcode district.

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Geldeston scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
185.4 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 24 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norwich Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Geldeston Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.312 · PM2.5 6.716 · PM10 10.947 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department15.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital15.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital31.6 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBeccles Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,402 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.7%Student2.7%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
14
Beccles 2.4 mi
Brampton 5.5 mi
Haddiscoe 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Geldeston 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

Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bungay 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Worlingham 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Loddon 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Geldeston a nice place to live?

Geldeston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Geldeston is 36/100, 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 Geldeston?

Geldeston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Geldeston?

Among the top-rated schools in Geldeston is Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Geldeston in total.

Geldeston in context

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Postcode districts in Geldeston

NR34 47 ⇄

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