Town Pop. 6,863

Living in Hethersett: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hethersett comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 12 places in the NR9 postcode district. On schools specifically, Hethersett sits 9 points above the NR9 district figure of 28/100.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Below 30/100: healthcare (12), lifestyle (27) and transport (29). That puts Hethersett in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
64.1 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 204 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 28 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Little Melton Road 68 crimes
  2. 2 Cantley Lane South 38 crimes
  3. 3 Cann'S Lane 20 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Hethersett AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Little Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hethersett VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital1.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department1.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Humbleyard Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity2,017 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 182 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2%Retired28.8%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Wymondham 3.6 mi
Norwich 5.7 mi
Spooner Row 6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £308,000 59
Detached £342,000 29
Semi-detached £270,000 17
Terraced £220,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£174k £258k £345k £429k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Little Melton 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (South Norfolk) 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hethersett a nice place to live?

Hethersett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hethersett is 46/100, 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 Hethersett?

Hethersett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 440 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hethersett?

Among the top-rated schools in Hethersett are Hethersett Academy and Little Melton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hethersett in total.

What are house prices like in Hethersett?

The current median house price in Hethersett is £308,000, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,000, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hethersett in context

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Postcode districts in Hethersett

NR9 43 ⇄

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