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Living in Morley St Peter: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Morley St Peter comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the NR17 postcode district, Morley St Peter ranks 3rd.

It scores 5 points above the NR17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the NR17 district's 36/100. Safety (95) and economic health (87) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR17 postcode district.

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Morley St Peter scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
396.1 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 60 crimes
↑ 607% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 9 crimes
  3. 3 Kingfisher Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.149 · PM2.5 7.001 · PM10 12.925 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Outstanding
  • Wymondham CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Wymondham College Prep SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department8.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryAttleborough Surgeries1.8 mi
GP capacity1,811 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.1%Student9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
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
16
Spooner Row 1.5 mi
Attleborough 1.8 mi
Wymondham 3.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Morley St Peter 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

Morley St Botolph 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Besthorpe 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Attleborough 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Workhouse Common 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wicklewood 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bunwell 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Old Buckenham 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (South Norfolk) 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morley St Peter a nice place to live?

Morley St Peter has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Morley St Peter is 47/100, 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 Morley St Peter?

Morley St Peter is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morley St Peter?

Among the top-rated schools in Morley St Peter are Wymondham College and Wymondham College Prep School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Morley St Peter in total.

Morley St Peter in context

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Postcode districts in Morley St Peter

NR17 42 ⇄
NR18 46 ⇄

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