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Living in Gooderstone: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gooderstone scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. Gooderstone places 12th of 15 in the PE33 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate safety (96) from lifestyle (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (96) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PE33 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
197.3 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 16 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 6 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 5 crimes
  3. 3 West View 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.717 · PM10 11.676 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Gooderstone Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital13.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryBoughton Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity1,465 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired32.4%Student2.4%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary28.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Brandon 9.4 mi
Downham Market 9.9 mi
Lakenheath 10.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Gooderstone 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

Foulden 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Northwold 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brookville 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Marham 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Methwold 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gooderstone a nice place to live?

Gooderstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gooderstone is 32/100, 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 Gooderstone?

Gooderstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gooderstone?

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

Gooderstone in context

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Postcode districts in Gooderstone

PE33 36 ⇄

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