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Living in Gillingham (South Norfolk): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gillingham (South Norfolk) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Gillingham (South Norfolk) places 6th of 8 in the NR34 postcode district. The NR34 district averages 47/100, putting Gillingham (South Norfolk) 8 points below its own postcode area.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), transport (14), schools (15) and lifestyle (15). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR34 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Gillingham (South Norfolk) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
170.2 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
↑ 119% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 510% 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
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 7 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 Department16.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital31.7 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBeccles Medical Centre1.4 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 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
39
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Beccles 1.3 mi
Brampton 5.1 mi
Haddiscoe 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Gillingham (South Norfolk) 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

Geldeston 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Worlingham 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barnby and North Cove 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bungay 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Loddon 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gillingham (South Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Gillingham (South Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gillingham (South Norfolk) is 39/100, 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 Gillingham (South Norfolk)?

Gillingham (South Norfolk) 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 Gillingham (South Norfolk)?

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

Gillingham (South Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Gillingham (South Norfolk)

NR34 47 ⇄

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