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Living in Queen's Hills: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Queen's Hills scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Queen's Hills most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 50/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the NR8 postcode district, Queen's Hills ranks 3rd. On broadband specifically, Queen's Hills sits 46 points above the NR8 district figure of 53/100. That puts Queen's Hills in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NR8 postcode district.

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Queen's Hills scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
826.9 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 29 crimes
↑ 737% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 1355% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 1597% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 676% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 1825% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tower Close 37 crimes
  2. 2 Tower Hill Park 9 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13 µg/m³
71
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • Queen's Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Taverham VC CE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital3.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department3.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital32.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryTaverham Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,874 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.5%Student1.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Norwich 5.9 mi
Wymondham 7.5 mi
Salhouse 8.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 46
Detached £340,500 12
Semi-detached £266,500 10
Terraced £240,000 13
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£146k £213k £282k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Costessey 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Honingham 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Morton (Broadland) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Queen's Hills a nice place to live?

Queen's Hills is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Queen's Hills is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Queen's Hills?

Queen's Hills is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Queen's Hills?

Among the top-rated schools in Queen's Hills are Queen's Hill Primary School and Taverham VC CE Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Queen's Hills in total.

What are house prices like in Queen's Hills?

The current median house price in Queen's Hills is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,500, semi-detached £266,500, terraced £240,000, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Queen's Hills in context

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Postcode districts in Queen's Hills

NR8 53 ⇄

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