Town Pop. 1,796

Living in Shipdham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shipdham is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the IP25 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Shipdham sits 21 points above the IP25 district figure of 30/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see IP25 postcode district.

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Shipdham scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
42.3 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
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Watton Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Meadow 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bradenham Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area
1Good
  • Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital13 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department13 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,244 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.3%Student2.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary32%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.2%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.2%
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
22
Attleborough 9.6 mi
Spooner Row 10.3 mi
Wymondham 10.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£214k £276k £340k £402k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Letton Green 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yaxham 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Garvestone 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clint Green 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Necton 36 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipdham a nice place to live?

Shipdham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shipdham is 45/100, 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 Shipdham?

Shipdham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shipdham?

Among the top-rated schools in Shipdham is Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shipdham in total.

What are house prices like in Shipdham?

The current median house price in Shipdham is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%.

Shipdham in context

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Postcode districts in Shipdham

IP25 41 ⇄

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