Town Pop. 364

Living in Marsham: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marsham comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100. Marsham places 9th of 15 in the NR10 postcode district.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Transport (15), healthcare (20), lifestyle (20) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Marsham in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR10 postcode district.

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Marsham scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
126.4 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 18 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 725% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fengate 8 crimes
  2. 2 Hungate Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Fairfields Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.363 · PM2.5 6.734 · PM10 11.924 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital10.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital39.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Market Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,455 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired33.7%Student2.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
15
Worstead 6.3 mi
North Walsham 6.4 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 7.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Marsham 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

Aylsham 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Buxton (Broadland) 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cawston (Broadland) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Badersfield 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Erpingham 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marsham a nice place to live?

Marsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marsham is 43/100, 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 Marsham?

Marsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Marsham in context

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Postcode districts in Marsham

NR10 41 ⇄

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