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Living in Little Melton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Melton comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Little Melton most outperforms the national norm: 71/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 20/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NR9 postcode district, Little Melton ranks 2nd. On healthcare specifically, Little Melton sits 51 points above the NR9 district figure of 20/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (84). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR9 postcode district.

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Little Melton scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
659.3 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 184 crimes
↑ 918% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 863% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 553% above national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 197 crimes
  2. 2 Colney Lane 22 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding1Requires Improvement
  • Little Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • 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
71
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital0.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department0.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital30.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryTrinity and Bowthorpe Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,964 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired27%Student3.5%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Wymondham 4.7 mi
Norwich 4.9 mi
Spooner Row 7.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Melton 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

Hethersett 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (South Norfolk) 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Melton a nice place to live?

Little Melton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Melton is 47/100, 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 Little Melton?

Crime levels in Little Melton are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 358 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Melton?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Melton is Little Melton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Little Melton in total.

Little Melton in context

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Postcode districts in Little Melton

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