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Living in Great Ellingham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Ellingham scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 8 scored places sharing the NR17 postcode district, Great Ellingham ranks 5th. Its bills score runs 10 points above the NR17 district's 48/100.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (5), lifestyle (9), transport (14) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR17 postcode district.

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Great Ellingham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
81.2 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 40 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Swamp Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Hingham Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.343 · PM2.5 6.918 · PM10 13.135 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Ellingham Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryAttleborough Surgeries2.3 mi
GP capacity1,811 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.2%Student2.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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
14
Attleborough 2.3 mi
Eccles Road 4.2 mi
Spooner Row 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 19
Detached £465,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£292k £367k £443k £517k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Workhouse Common 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Attleborough 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Besthorpe 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shropham 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Morley St Peter 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Morley St Botolph 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eccles Road 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Old Buckenham 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Hockham 36 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Ellingham a nice place to live?

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

Great Ellingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Ellingham?

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

What are house prices like in Great Ellingham?

The current median house price in Great Ellingham is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Great Ellingham in context

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Postcode districts in Great Ellingham

NR17 42 ⇄

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