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Living in Shotesham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shotesham is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the NR15 postcode district, Shotesham ranks 11th. On economic health specifically, Shotesham sits 19 points above the NR15 district figure of 66/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR15 postcode district.

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Shotesham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
106 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 32% 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 5.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital6 mi
Ipswich Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeathgate Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,451 patients per GP
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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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 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 5.8 mi
Brundall Gardens 7.1 mi
Brundall 7.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shotesham 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

Saxlingham Nethergate 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Poringland 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hempnall 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Alpington and Yelverton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hempnall Green 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shotesham a nice place to live?

Shotesham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shotesham is 36/100, 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 Shotesham?

Shotesham 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.

Shotesham in context

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Postcode districts in Shotesham

NR15 38 ⇄

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