Town Pop. 924

Living in Scole: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scole comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the IP21 postcode district.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (7), lifestyle (20) and transport (23). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
35.7 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 23 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 84% below national average
Other theft 1 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norwich Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Reeve Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Pretty Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.061 · PM2.5 6.899 · PM10 12.585 µg/m³
72
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Scole Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary
    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
7
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital17 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17 mi
Ipswich Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLawns Medical Practice2.2 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed0.4%Retired33%Student2.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary36.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
23
Diss 1.6 mi
Eccles Road 10.8 mi
Attleborough 11.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Scole 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

Diss 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Palgrave 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dickleburgh 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Heckfield Green 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brome 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burston 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eye (Mid Suffolk) 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Roydon (South Norfolk) 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Mid Suffolk) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Snow Street 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shelfanger 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Mellis 37 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scole a nice place to live?

Scole has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scole is 42/100, 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 Scole?

Scole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Scole in context

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Postcode districts in Scole

IP21 40 ⇄

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