Town Pop. 1,024

Living in Roydon (South Norfolk): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Roydon (South Norfolk) comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Roydon (South Norfolk) most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 25/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the IP22 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 8 points above the IP22 district's 37/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see IP22 postcode district.

50
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Roydon (South Norfolk) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
67.4 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 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boundary Way 7 crimes
  2. 2 Longmeadow Drive 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bellrope Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Roydon 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
38
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital17 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLawns Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,807 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.5%Student2.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.5%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary33.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.3%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Diss 1.7 mi
Eccles Road 7.9 mi
Harling Road 9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Roydon (South Norfolk) 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

Snow Street 43 0.5 mi away ⇄
Bressingham 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Diss 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shelfanger 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wortham 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Burston 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Scole 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brome 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Redgrave 42 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roydon (South Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Roydon (South Norfolk) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Roydon (South Norfolk) is 50/100, 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 Roydon (South Norfolk)?

Roydon (South Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roydon (South Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Roydon (South Norfolk) is Roydon Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roydon (South Norfolk) in total.

Roydon (South Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Roydon (South Norfolk)

IP22 46 ⇄

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