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Living in Yaxham: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yaxham scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Of the 3 places sharing the NR19 postcode district, Yaxham scores lowest.

The NR19 district averages 48/100, putting Yaxham 9 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Yaxham sits 25 points above the NR19 district figure of 52/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR19 postcode district.

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Yaxham scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
192.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Town Lane 21 crimes
  2. 2 Stone Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Beeches Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital10.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital24.9 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 surgeryOrchard Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,980 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.6%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
5
Wymondham 9 mi
Spooner Row 9.8 mi
Attleborough 10 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 Yaxham 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

Clint Green 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Garvestone 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Letton Green 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mattishall 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shipdham 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swanton Morley 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Beetley 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hingham 40 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yaxham a nice place to live?

Yaxham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yaxham is 39/100, 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 Yaxham?

Yaxham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Yaxham in context

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Postcode districts in Yaxham

NR19 48 ⇄

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