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Needham - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Needham

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Council	South Norfolk
Crime Rate	✓Below Average for an East of England village 73% below the national average.
Demographics	🌻 Retirees

Interactive liveability map of Needham showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Needham boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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B+

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Nearby Places

Weybread

village

2.1 km away

Harleston

town

2.4 km away

Brockdish

village

2.6 km away

Starston

village

2.7 km away

Pulham St Mary

village

4.0 km away

Mendham

village

4.5 km away

Weybread

village

2.1 km away

Harleston

town

2.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

0 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Fressingfield Church of England Primary School

Good

Mendham Primary School

Good

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

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Needham House Prices

The average house price in Needham is £352,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Needham house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Needham graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£352,500

Detached house prices

£441,250

Semi-detached house prices

£273,750

Terraced house prices

£240,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Needham a nice place to live?

Yes, Needham is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Norfolk. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Needham?

Needham has a below average crime rate for an East of England village, with around 20 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 73% below the national average, and 65% below the Norfolk average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.

What are the best schools in Needham?

Needham has 1 school nearby.

What are the demographics of Needham?

The majority of residents in Needham identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.