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Living in Mileham: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mileham scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Mileham ranks 8th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Mileham scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
209.9 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 38 crimes
↑ 233% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 543% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Halfpenny Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.448 · PM2.5 6.674 · PM10 11.662 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLitcham Health Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,584 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)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.8%Student2.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership82.4%
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
7
Wymondham 17 mi
Attleborough 17.4 mi
Spooner Row 17.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mileham 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

Litcham 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hempton 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Castle Acre 33 6.3 mi away ⇄
Sporle 32 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mileham a nice place to live?

Mileham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mileham is 33/100, 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 Mileham?

Mileham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Mileham in context

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Postcode districts in Mileham

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