Town Pop. 1,166

Living in Salhouse: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Salhouse is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Salhouse most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 19 scored places sharing the NR13 postcode district, Salhouse ranks 6th. Salhouse is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Salhouse sits 66 points above the NR13 district figure of 27/100. For the surrounding area, see NR13 postcode district.

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Salhouse scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
31.7 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 18 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vicarage Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Ward Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Loke 3 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.603 · PM2.5 6.94 · PM10 12.01 µg/m³
72
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Rackheath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Salhouse CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital40.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,118 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1%Retired35.2%Student1.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
24
Salhouse 0.7 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 2.7 mi
Brundall Gardens 3.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£377k £403k £431k £458k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rackheath 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Salhouse a nice place to live?

Salhouse has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Salhouse is 43/100, 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 Salhouse?

Salhouse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Salhouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Salhouse is Rackheath Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Salhouse in total.

What are house prices like in Salhouse?

The current median house price in Salhouse is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Salhouse in context

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Postcode districts in Salhouse

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