Town Pop. 2,303

Living in Mattishall: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mattishall is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 37/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the NR20 postcode district, Mattishall ranks 3rd.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (7), transport (11), schools (13) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
56.9 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 55 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Wier Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Howes Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mattishall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital7.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 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 capacity1,448 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 87 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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

Transport
11
Wymondham 7.5 mi
Spooner Row 8.9 mi
Attleborough 10 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 19
Detached £332,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£252k £316k £382k £446k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clint Green 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Garvestone 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Yaxham 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Honingham 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Letton Green 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mattishall a nice place to live?

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

Mattishall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mattishall?

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

What are house prices like in Mattishall?

The current median house price in Mattishall is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

Mattishall in context

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Postcode districts in Mattishall

NR20 39 ⇄

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