Town Pop. 1,265

Living in Saham Toney: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saham Toney comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 43/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the IP25 postcode district, Saham Toney ranks 4th.

On safety specifically, Saham Toney sits 10 points above the IP25 district figure of 80/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see IP25 postcode district.

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Saham Toney scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
26.9 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 14 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hills Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 3 crimes
  3. 3 The Drove 3 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Parker's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Watton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
10
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWatton Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity6,859 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired36.3%Student1.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
15
Harling Road 10.1 mi
Attleborough 10.3 mi
Eccles Road 10.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Saham Toney 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

Watton 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Griston 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thompson 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Pickenham 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Necton 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shipdham 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Letton Green 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Swaffham 51 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saham Toney a nice place to live?

Saham Toney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saham Toney 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 Saham Toney?

Saham Toney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 7,291 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saham Toney?

Among the top-rated schools in Saham Toney is Parker's Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Saham Toney in total.

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Postcode districts in Saham Toney

IP25 41 ⇄

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