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Living in Rackheath: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rackheath is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 68/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the NR13 postcode district, Rackheath ranks 6th.

Its bills score runs 11 points above the NR13 district's 48/100. Healthcare (13), lifestyle (18) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Rackheath in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR13 postcode district.

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Rackheath scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
134.2 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 132 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane East 59 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 32 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane West 19 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Rackheath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital:Emergency Department6.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital39.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThorpewood Medical Group2.1 mi
GP capacity4,399 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.2%Student3.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Salhouse 0.9 mi
Brundall Gardens 3.4 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 3.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £350,000 19
Detached £372,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£251k £307k £365k £421k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Thorpe End 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rackheath a nice place to live?

Rackheath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rackheath is 43/100, 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 Rackheath?

Rackheath has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rackheath?

Among the top-rated schools in Rackheath is Rackheath Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rackheath in total.

What are house prices like in Rackheath?

The current median house price in Rackheath is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £372,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

Rackheath in context

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Postcode districts in Rackheath

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