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Living in Wacton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wacton scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Wacton places 2nd of 14 in the NR15 postcode district.

Against the wider NR15 district average of 38/100, that is 9 points above. On healthcare specifically, Wacton sits 19 points above the NR15 district figure of 12/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
418.9 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 33 crimes
↑ 570% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 596% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 1250% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lime Tree Avenue 14 crimes
  2. 2 White House Drive 11 crimes
  3. 3 Ipswich Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.201 · PM2.5 6.768 · PM10 12.081 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital9.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital28.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Stratton Medical Partnership1.3 mi
GP capacity1,495 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.1%Student2.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary28.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
27
Spooner Row 6.4 mi
Wymondham 7.1 mi
Diss 8.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wacton 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

Long Stratton 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Great Moulton 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sneath Common 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tibenham 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tacolneston 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pulham Market 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bunwell 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hempnall 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pulham St Mary 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wacton a nice place to live?

Wacton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wacton is 47/100, 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 Wacton?

Wacton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wacton in context

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Postcode districts in Wacton

NR15 38 ⇄

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