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Living in Kenninghall: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kenninghall is 39/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the NR16 postcode district, Kenninghall ranks 5th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see NR16 postcode district.

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Kenninghall scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
141.9 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 29 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Primrose Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.921 · PM2.5 6.749 · PM10 12.078 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Kenninghall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital15.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department15.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Harling & Kenninghall Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity2,698 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.6%Student2.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.9%
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
9
Eccles Road 2.9 mi
Harling Road 4 mi
Attleborough 5.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kenninghall 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

North Lopham 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Banham 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
East Harling 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eccles Road 31 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Garboldisham 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Old Buckenham 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Harling Road 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bressingham 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shelfanger 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Snow Street 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenninghall a nice place to live?

Kenninghall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kenninghall is 39/100, 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 Kenninghall?

Kenninghall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kenninghall?

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

Kenninghall in context

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Postcode districts in Kenninghall

NR16 37 ⇄

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