Town Pop. 14,847

Living in Taverham and Drayton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Taverham and Drayton is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the NR8 postcode district, Taverham and Drayton ranks 2nd.

It scores 5 points above the NR8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. On broadband specifically, Taverham and Drayton sits 36 points above the NR8 district figure of 53/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
28 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 189 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Public order 34 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fir Covert Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Draper Way 17 crimes
  3. 3 Acres Way 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
44
7 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good2Ungraded
  • Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Drayton CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Nightingale Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Taverham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Taverham VC CE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Arden Grove Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Drayton Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
36
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department3.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital3.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,954 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 319 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
43
Norwich 5.6 mi
Salhouse 7.6 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 8.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 124
Detached £378,000 75
Semi-detached £270,000 23
Terraced £224,500 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£203k £277k £354k £429k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Costessey 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morton (Broadland) 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Taverham and Drayton a nice place to live?

Taverham and Drayton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Taverham and Drayton is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Taverham and Drayton?

Taverham and Drayton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 416 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Taverham and Drayton?

Among the top-rated schools in Taverham and Drayton are Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School, Drayton CofE Junior School and Nightingale Infant & Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Taverham and Drayton in total.

What are house prices like in Taverham and Drayton?

The current median house price in Taverham and Drayton is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £378,000, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £224,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 124 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Taverham and Drayton in context

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Postcode districts in Taverham and Drayton

NR8 53 ⇄

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