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Living in Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret places 6th of 14 in the NR15 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 59 points above the NR15 district's 24/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR15 postcode district.

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Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
167.9 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 15 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 462% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 High Green 11 crimes
  3. 3 Potters Crescent 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Tivetshall Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital12.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department12.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Hill Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,191 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.5%Student2.4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.1%Skilled & technical41.2%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
11
Diss 4.9 mi
Spooner Row 8.5 mi
Attleborough 9.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret 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

Pulham Market 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sneath Common 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tibenham 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Moulton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dickleburgh 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pulham St Mary 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burston 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wacton 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shelfanger 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Long Stratton 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Scole 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Needham 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret a nice place to live?

Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret 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 Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret?

Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret?

Among the top-rated schools in Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret is Tivetshall Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret in total.

Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret in context

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Postcode districts in Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret

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