Town Pop. 330

Living in Whissonsett: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whissonsett scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the NR20 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The NR20 district averages 39/100, putting Whissonsett 7 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 17 points above the NR20 district's 77/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
175.8 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 26 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 810% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Crown Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 School Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.345 · PM2.5 6.615 · PM10 11.836 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryLitcham Health Centre4.2 mi
GP capacity1,357 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2%Retired35.9%Student2.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
8
Wymondham 18.5 mi
King's Lynn 18.5 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 Whissonsett 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

Colkirk 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hempton 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 3.4 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 5.1 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whissonsett a nice place to live?

Whissonsett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whissonsett is 32/100, 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 Whissonsett?

Whissonsett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Whissonsett in context

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Postcode districts in Whissonsett

NR20 39 ⇄

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