Town Pop. 654

Living in Pulham Market: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pulham Market scores 46/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Pulham Market places 3rd of 10 in the IP21 postcode district.

The IP21 district averages 40/100, putting Pulham Market 6 points above its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: lifestyle (8), transport (9) and healthcare (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP21 postcode district.

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Pulham Market scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

119.3 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 47 crimes

↑ 116% above national average

Other theft 9 crimes

↑ 123% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes

↑ 103% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes

↓ 39% below national average

Public order 2 crimes

↓ 52% below national average

other 5 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Norwich Road 10 crimes
2 Glebe Farm Close 10 crimes
3 Mill Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³

Green Space 11

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

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1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Ungraded

Pulham Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department12.6 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital12.6 mi

Ipswich Hospital25.3 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 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 capacity2,191 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

Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%

available across South Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

85.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

85.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate52.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed52.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.4%Student2.4%Other inactive9.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary21.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership69.4%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27

A £1,655

B £1,931

C £2,207

D £2,483

E £3,035

F £3,587

G £4,138

H £4,966

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

Diss 5.9 mi

Spooner Row 9.4 mi

Wymondham 10.4 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pulham Market 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pulham Market a nice place to live?

Pulham Market has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pulham Market is 46/100, 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 Pulham Market?

Pulham Market is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Pulham Market in context

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Postcode districts in Pulham Market

IP21 40 ⇄

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