Town Pop. 2,076

Living in Reepham (Broadland): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Reepham (Broadland) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Reepham (Broadland) most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 35/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Reepham (Broadland) places 6th of 15 in the NR10 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Reepham (Broadland) sits 24 points above the NR10 district figure of 12/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NR10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 15 crimes
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  1. 1 Back Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Laburnum Grove 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bartle Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Reepham High School and CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Reepham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital10.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital34.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 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 capacity2,789 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired33.1%Student3.2%Other inactive6.9%
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary21.8%
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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

Transport
18
North Walsham 12 mi
Gunton 12.2 mi
Worstead 12.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 21
Semi-detached £260,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£262k £311k £361k £411k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reepham (Broadland) a nice place to live?

Reepham (Broadland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Reepham (Broadland) is 45/100, 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 Reepham (Broadland)?

Reepham (Broadland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Reepham (Broadland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Reepham (Broadland) is Reepham High School and College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Reepham (Broadland) in total.

What are house prices like in Reepham (Broadland)?

The current median house price in Reepham (Broadland) is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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