Town Pop. 3,492

Living in Martham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Martham comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Martham places 4th of 11 in the NR29 postcode district.

That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), lifestyle (17), transport (20) and schools (25). For the surrounding area, see NR29 postcode district.

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Martham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
32.1 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 56 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Merriman Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Bensley Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Rising Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Martham Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Flegg High Ormiston AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital47.8 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryFleggburgh Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,464 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired33.8%Student2.9%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.1%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)4.1%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
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
20
Acle 6.1 mi
Great Yarmouth 7.4 mi
Berney Arms 7.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
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 £222,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£213k £268k £324k £379k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rollesby 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Margaret 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hemsby 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Filby 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ormesby St Margaret 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Martham a nice place to live?

Martham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Martham is 41/100, 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 Martham?

Martham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Martham?

Among the top-rated schools in Martham is Martham Academy and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Martham in total.

What are house prices like in Martham?

The current median house price in Martham is £222,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Martham in context

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Postcode districts in Martham

NR29 44 ⇄

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