Town Pop. 2,878

Living in Loddon: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Loddon comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Loddon places 11th of 18 in the NR14 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the NR14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (20), healthcare (23), transport (26) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
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 89 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aspen Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 Swan Court 17 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.187 · PM2.5 6.872 · PM10 11.968 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
3 schools in area
1Good2Ungraded
  • Hobart High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Loddon Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Loddon Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital34.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,543 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired28%Student4.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
26
Cantley 3.5 mi
Reedham 4 mi
Buckenham 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £263,250 22
Semi-detached £257,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£249k £336k £425k £513k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chedgrave 36 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thurton 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Geldeston 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Loddon a nice place to live?

Loddon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Loddon is 38/100, 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 Loddon?

Loddon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Loddon?

Among the top-rated schools in Loddon is Hobart High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Loddon in total.

What are house prices like in Loddon?

The current median house price in Loddon is £263,250, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £257,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 34%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Loddon

NR14 44 ⇄

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