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Living in Reedham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Reedham scores 40/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the NR13 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (8) and transport (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

66 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 28 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes

↓ 23% below national average

Other theft 5 crimes

↓ 15% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes

↓ 22% below national average

Public order 5 crimes

↓ 18% below national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Chapel Field 8 crimes
2 Church Dam 6 crimes
3 Reedham Road 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.485 · PM2.5 6.745 · PM10 11.727 µg/m³

Green Space 7

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

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1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Ungraded

Reedham Primary SchoolPrimary
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 Department14.5 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.6 mi

Ipswich Hospital37.9 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

Nearest GP surgeryChet Valley Medical Practice4.5 mi

GP capacity1,734 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)69.2%

available across Broadland

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

27.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

27.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate49.7%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed49.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired30.7%Student3.2%Other inactive13.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary26.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership66.6%

Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England

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

Bills

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 D

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Reedham 0.3 mi

Cantley 2.5 mi

Haddiscoe 3.3 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Reedham 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 Reedham a nice place to live?

Reedham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Reedham is 40/100, 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 Reedham?

Reedham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Reedham in context

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Postcode districts in Reedham

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