Town Pop. 785

Living in North Elmham: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Elmham is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the NR20 postcode district, North Elmham ranks 7th.

On safety specifically, North Elmham sits 16 points above the NR20 district figure of 77/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NR20 postcode district.

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North Elmham scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
146.5 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 55 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orchard Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Back Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Spencers Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.613 · PM2.5 6.645 · PM10 11.641 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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 Hospital14 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital29.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 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 capacity1,381 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.3%Student3.6%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership64.5%
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
9
Wymondham 14.6 mi
Spooner Row 15.9 mi
Attleborough 16.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £295,000 14
Detached £327,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£288k £416k £548k £676k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Beetley 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Foxley 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bawdeswell 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Elmham a nice place to live?

North Elmham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Elmham is 35/100, 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 North Elmham?

North Elmham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in North Elmham?

The current median house price in North Elmham is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

North Elmham in context

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Postcode districts in North Elmham

NR20 39 ⇄

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