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Living in Litcham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Litcham scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Litcham ranks 2nd.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (6), transport (7), schools (9) and healthcare (21). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

198.2 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 41 crimes

↑ 270% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes

↑ 58% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes

↑ 165% above national average

Public order 5 crimes

↑ 131% above national average

Other theft 3 crimes

↑ 45% above national average

other 3 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 South Street 8 crimes
2 Rawhall Lane 6 crimes
3 Beeston Road 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.407 · PM2.5 6.68 · PM10 11.655 µg/m³

Green Space 33

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Litcham SchoolSecondary · 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

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.1 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.2 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital24.9 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.7 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,584 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

Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%

available across Breckland

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

6.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

6.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.4%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired29.1%Student2.9%Other inactive11.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary27.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%

Home ownership66%

Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

King's Lynn 16.4 mi

Attleborough 17.4 mi

Watlington 17.5 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Litcham 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Litcham a nice place to live?

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

Litcham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Litcham?

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

Litcham in context

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Postcode districts in Litcham

PE32 33 ⇄

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