Town Pop. 210

Living in Thompson: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thompson is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Thompson most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Thompson places 2nd of 4 in the IP24 postcode district. Thompson is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The IP24 district averages 48/100, putting Thompson 8 points below its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see IP24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
328.6 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 33 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 496% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 717% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Dark Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Sycamore Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.551 · PM2.5 6.764 · PM10 11.778 µg/m³
74
Green Space 28
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Thompson Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital15.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWatton Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity6,859 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.2%Student2.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77%
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
4
Harling Road 6.5 mi
Eccles Road 7.4 mi
Attleborough 8.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thompson 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

Griston 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Watton 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Hockham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shropham 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Harling Road 40 6.6 mi away ⇄
Workhouse Common 0 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thompson a nice place to live?

Thompson has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thompson 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 Thompson?

Thompson is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thompson?

Among the top-rated schools in Thompson is Thompson Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thompson in total.

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Postcode districts in Thompson

IP24 48 ⇄

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