Town Pop. 280

Living in Great Hockham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Hockham comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the IP24 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The IP24 district averages 48/100, putting Great Hockham 12 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 37 points above the IP24 district's 57/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP24 postcode district.

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Great Hockham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
246.4 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 33 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Dark Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Sycamore Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Great Hockham Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital15.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice4.7 mi
GP capacity3,789 patients per GP
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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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.2%Student2.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
4
Harling Road 3.3 mi
Eccles Road 4.4 mi
Attleborough 6.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Great Hockham 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

Shropham 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thompson 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harling Road 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Griston 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eccles Road 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Harling 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Workhouse Common 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Attleborough 48 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Hockham a nice place to live?

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

Great Hockham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Hockham?

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

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Postcode districts in Great Hockham

IP24 48 ⇄

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