Town Pop. 742

Living in Gressenhall: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gressenhall scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the NR20 postcode district. On safety specifically, Gressenhall sits 17 points above the NR20 district figure of 77/100.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Below 30/100: schools (12), healthcare (12), transport (16) and lifestyle (20). For the surrounding area, see NR20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
67.4 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 30 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Redfern Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Willow Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Green Wood Drive 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryTheatre Royal Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,246 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired33.2%Student2.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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
16
Wymondham 13.6 mi
Spooner Row 14.5 mi
Attleborough 14.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gressenhall 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

Beetley 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Yaxham 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Clint Green 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Foxley 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gressenhall a nice place to live?

Gressenhall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gressenhall is 42/100, 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 Gressenhall?

Gressenhall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Gressenhall in context

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Postcode districts in Gressenhall

NR20 39 ⇄

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