Town Pop. 413

Living in Rollesby: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rollesby is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR29 postcode district, Rollesby ranks 9th.

It scores 7 points below the NR29 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR29 postcode district.

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Rollesby scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
104.1 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 16 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Evans Lombe Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Coronation Avenue 5 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.602 · PM2.5 6.73 · PM10 12.616 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Rollesby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital46.7 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryFleggburgh Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,464 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate47.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired36.9%Student2.1%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
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
16
Acle 5.1 mi
Great Yarmouth 6.2 mi
Berney Arms 6.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rollesby 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.

Nearby places

Burgh St Margaret 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Filby 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ormesby St Margaret 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hemsby 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Acle 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Damgate 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rollesby a nice place to live?

Rollesby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rollesby is 37/100, 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 Rollesby?

Rollesby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rollesby?

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

Rollesby in context

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Postcode districts in Rollesby

NR29 44 ⇄

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