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Living in Tacolneston: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tacolneston is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the NR16 postcode district, Tacolneston ranks 3rd.

Tacolneston 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 economic health specifically, Tacolneston sits 9 points above the NR16 district figure of 69/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NR16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
82.2 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 30 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norwich Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Aslacton Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 St Edmunds Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.243 · PM2.5 6.803 · PM10 12.112 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Tacolneston Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Hospital8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Stratton Medical Partnership3.2 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.1%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.9%
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
7
Spooner Row 3.7 mi
Wymondham 4.7 mi
Attleborough 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £425,000 12
Detached £433,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£333k £384k £437k £488k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bunwell 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wacton 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Moulton 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tibenham 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sneath Common 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Long Stratton 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Morley St Peter 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tacolneston a nice place to live?

Tacolneston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tacolneston is 40/100, 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 Tacolneston?

Tacolneston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tacolneston?

Among the top-rated schools in Tacolneston is Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tacolneston in total.

What are house prices like in Tacolneston?

The current median house price in Tacolneston is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £433,500.

Tacolneston in context

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Postcode districts in Tacolneston

NR16 37 ⇄

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