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Living in Melton Constable: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Melton Constable comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the NR24 postcode district.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), schools (8), lifestyle (11) and transport (14) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
191.3 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 95 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foulsham Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 Burston Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.516 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.847 µg/m³
74
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Astley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital37.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHolt Medical Practice5.2 mi
GP capacity1,750 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired32.5%Student2.7%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
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
14
Sheringham 9.4 mi
West Runton 10.3 mi
Roughton Road 11.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£218k £224k £230k £236k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Briston 35 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 2.3 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Corpusty 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 5.1 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Langham (North Norfolk) 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Binham 32 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Melton Constable a nice place to live?

Melton Constable has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Melton Constable is 34/100, 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 Melton Constable?

Melton Constable is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Melton Constable?

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

What are house prices like in Melton Constable?

The current median house price in Melton Constable is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average.

Melton Constable in context

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Postcode districts in Melton Constable

NR24 34 ⇄

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