Town Pop. 271

Living in Saxlingham Nethergate: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saxlingham Nethergate scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the NR15 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Saxlingham Nethergate sits 19 points above the NR15 district figure of 66/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
84.9 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 10 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cargate Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Church Hill 5 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.769 · PM2.5 6.84 · PM10 12.08 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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 Department6.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital6.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital32.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Stratton Medical Partnership3.5 mi
GP capacity1,465 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.4%Retired34.9%Student2.8%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
13
Norwich 6.8 mi
Wymondham 7.5 mi
Spooner Row 8.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Saxlingham Nethergate 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

Newton Flotman 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hempnall 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hempnall Green 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Long Stratton 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saxlingham Nethergate a nice place to live?

Saxlingham Nethergate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saxlingham Nethergate is 39/100, 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 Saxlingham Nethergate?

Saxlingham Nethergate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 6,208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saxlingham Nethergate?

Among the top-rated schools in Saxlingham Nethergate is Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Saxlingham Nethergate in total.

Saxlingham Nethergate in context

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Postcode districts in Saxlingham Nethergate

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