Town Pop. 8,191

Living in Wymondham (South Norfolk): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wymondham (South Norfolk) scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 43/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the NR18 postcode district scores higher. Wymondham (South Norfolk) leads all 3.

It scores 7 points above the NR18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. On healthcare specifically, Wymondham (South Norfolk) sits 13 points above the NR18 district figure of 30/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). For the surrounding area, see NR18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
62.5 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 236 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 49 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 32 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 89 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crane Meadow Way 35 crimes
  2. 2 Elder Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Edwin Close 18 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
28
5 schools in area
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, WymondhamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Wymondham High AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Robert Kett Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Browick Road Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Silfield Oak Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital3.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department3.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,915 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 410 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29%Student2.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Wymondham 0.6 mi
Spooner Row 3 mi
Attleborough 5.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 87
Takeaways Ample 16
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £276,500 153
Detached £350,000 63
Semi-detached £255,500 54
Terraced £220,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£129k £216k £306k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wicklewood 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Morley St Botolph 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morley St Peter 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Colton (South Norfolk) 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bunwell 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wymondham (South Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Wymondham (South Norfolk) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wymondham (South Norfolk) is 53/100, 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 Wymondham (South Norfolk)?

Wymondham (South Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 512 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wymondham (South Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wymondham (South Norfolk) are Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham and Wymondham High Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wymondham (South Norfolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Wymondham (South Norfolk)?

The current median house price in Wymondham (South Norfolk) is £276,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £255,500, terraced £220,000. There were 153 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wymondham (South Norfolk) in context

See where Wymondham (South Norfolk) ranks among the best places to live in Norfolk

Postcode districts in Wymondham (South Norfolk)

NR18 46 ⇄

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