Town Pop. 1,865

Living in Necton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Necton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the PE37 postcode district.

The PE37 district averages 44/100, putting Necton 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (82) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE37 postcode district.

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Necton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
62.2 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 40 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Treasure Grove 39 crimes
  2. 2 Brown'S Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Chantry Court 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.584 · PM2.5 6.762 · PM10 11.888 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Necton VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCampingland Surgery3.6 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate46.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired40.8%Student2.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.9%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary32.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.8%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership77.6%
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
14
Attleborough 14 mi
Harling Road 14.7 mi
Eccles Road 14.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £269,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£223k £258k £293k £328k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sporle 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Pickenham 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Swaffham 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Shipdham 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Castle Acre 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 6.1 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Necton a nice place to live?

Necton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Necton is 36/100, 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 Necton?

Necton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Necton?

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

What are house prices like in Necton?

The current median house price in Necton is £269,000, around 6% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Necton

PE37 44 ⇄

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