Population & Deprivation: None of the population live in England’s most deprived 20% of areas (Core20).
Relatively low child poverty (21%) and Free School Meal eligibility (15.3%).
Health Outcomes: Life expectancy above England average; but some persisting inequalities across South Norfolk (3.5-year gap for men).
Premature mortality 27% lower than national average; preventable mortality 40% lower.
Behavioural Risks: Smoking, alcohol-related admissions, and obesity rates in South Norfolk lower than Norfolk and England averages.
Childhood overweight lowest within Norfolk and Waveney.
Disease Burden: Prevalence of long-term conditions lower than Norfolk and Waveney averages but higher than national average for some conditions (chronic kidney disease, CVD indicators).
Wider Determinants: Average economic activity 60.8% (England 60.9%).
Low Universal Credit (12.9%) and PIP entitlement (7.4%).
Generally good access to healthcare.
There is no single definition of a neighbourhood in the NHS and local authority planning context.
Neighbourhoods can be understood in several ways: Administrative or statistical boundaries such as wards, parishes, or Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs), which provide stable geographies for data analysis.
Natural communities or economic centres like market towns or main urban areas, reflecting where people live, work, and access services.
Functional service areas, for example, GP practice or NHS trust catchments, which align with how health and care services are delivered.
Collaborative structures such as Primary Care Networks (PCNs) or integrated care partnerships, which represent groups of organisations working together to serve a defined population.
These neighbourhood profiles draw on recorded data for these areas -whether by GP practice population, PCN, or statistical geography - to provide a shared evidence base for planning, resource allocation, and addressing health inequalities.
A11 Attleborough and Wymondham has a similar age profile to the rest of Norfolk & Waveney but with differing age profiles across the locality, with a higher proportion of children and young people in Wymondham East & Spooner Row, and older population in Wymondham West.
The age group with the largest projected population growth by 2042 in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham is people aged 65+.
Locally, the neighbourhood with the largest estimated overall population growth is Wymondham West with a 26.3% population increase by 2044.
None of the population of A11 Attleborough and Wymondham live in small areas that are among the 20% most deprived areas in England (Core20 areas), whereas in Norfolk and Waveney, 14.4% live in Core20 areas. More people in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham live in less deprived areas.
Small areas (MSOAs) with the highest proportions of non-White residents in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham include Cringleford, Little Melton & Easton (12.2%) and Hethersett (7.0%).
Compared to England and the rest of Norfolk and Waveney, a smaller proportion of children live in low-income families. In A11 Attleborough and Wymondham, 13.0% of children aged 0-19 live in low-income families, compared to 22.8% across Norfolk and Waveney and 22.2% across England.21.0% of children aged 0 to 15 in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham are estimated to live in poverty according to the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI). In England overall, this is 36.25%.
In A11 Attleborough and Wymondham, 15.3% of pupils from Reception to Year 13 are eligible for free school meals. This is significantly lower than across all schools in Norfolk, where 24.6% of pupils are eligible.
Economically Active Definition: Aged between 16-64 and either in employment, unemployed but looking for work and could start within two weeks of an offer, or unemployed but waiting to start a job that has been offered and accepted.
In the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 16-64 who were economically active was generally lower across neighbourhoods within Norfolk and Waveney than the averages for both the East of England (61.8%) and England overall (60.9%).Within the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham area 60.8% of working-age residents were recorded as economically active and 39.2% as economically inactive. This places the area among the more economically active neighbourhoods locally, broadly aligned with the national average but still below the regional benchmark.
Levels of economic activity reported across MSOAs within the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham neighbourhood during the 2021 Census varied considerably. Within the neighbourhood, Wymondham West recorded the lowest proportion of economically active residents (aged 16-64) at 52.5%, indicating significant economic inactivity among the working-age population.
In contrast Wymondham East and Spooner Row reported the highest proportions of economically active residents at 67.6%, exceeding the East of England (61.8%) and England (60.9%) average. This suggests above-average rates of economic activity among working-age residents in this MSOA.
Occupation, as recorded in the 2021 Census, is derived from an individual’s main job title and the activities associated with that role. Values are based on the proportion of usual residents aged 16 and over in employment. In the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham neighbourhood, professional occupations represented the largest occupational group, with 23% of usual residents aged 16 years and over in employment engaged in these roles. This mirrors patterns observed across Norfolk and England. In addition, the proportion of residents employed in managerial and skilled trade roles (13.7%) exceeded the averages for Norfolk and England, indicating a comparatively high presence of leadership and technical expertise roles within the local labour market.
In contrast, employment in caring, sales, process, and elementary occupations was consistently below the Norfolk average and at, or below, the England average. This suggests a relatively low concentration of individuals engaged in routine and manual forms of work within the neighbourhood, compared to county and national averages.
Universal Credit is a monthly payment from the government to help with living costs for individuals on a low income or out of work. Eligible individuals must be between 18 and 66 years of age and have less than £16,000 in money, saving and investments. The proportion of residents claiming Universal Credit varies significantly across neighbourhoods. A11 Attleborough and Wymondham reported a significantly lower proportion of individual claimants (12.9%) than 15 of the other 19 neighbourhoods during August 2025. In addition, the proportion of claimants was significantly lower than both the East of England (16.3%) and England (18%) averages. In August 2025, the proportion of residents (aged 18 to 66) claiming Universal Credit varied significantly across MSOAs within the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham neighbourhood (ranging from 8.9%-16.7%).Attleborough recorded the highest proportion of claimants at 16.7%, significantly more claimants than any other MSOA within the neighbourhood. This figure was consistent with the East of England (16.3%) average and significantly lower than England average (18%).Mulbarton, Tasburgh and Saxlingham Nethergate reported the lowest proportion of claimants at 8.9%, significantly fewer claimants compared to five of the other seven MSOAs within the area and both the East of England and England average.
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) entitlement statistics covers individuals currently receiving PIP and those whose payments are temporarily suspended (e.g., during a hospital stay).To be eligible for PIP an individual needs to be between 16-66 and have a long-term condition which makes everyday tasks or mobility difficult. PIP provides support through two components: daily living (help with everyday activities) and mobility (help with getting around).
During June 2025, the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham neighbourhood had a significantly lower proportion of individuals entitled to PIP (7.4%) than 18 of the other 19 neighbourhoods. Entitlement was also significantly lower than the East of England (8%) and England average (8.7%) indicating significantly lower levels of PIP entitlement in this area compared with regional and national averages.
In June 2025, the proportion of residents aged 16 to 66 entitled to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) varied significantly across MSOAs within the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham neighbourhood.
Attleborough and Wymondham West recorded the highest entitlement rates at 9.5%, significantly higher than all other 6 MSOAs within the neighbourhood. PIP entitlement in both areas was also significantly higher than the East of England (8%) and England (8.7%) averages, indicating higher than average levels of entitlement. In contrast, Buckenham and Snetterton, Cringleford, Little Melton and Easton and Mulbarton, Tasburgh and Saxlingham Nethergate reported PIP entitlement rates significantly below the East of England and the England average, suggesting lower levels of entitlement compared to both regional and national benchmarks.
Compared to England, A11 Attleborough and Wymondham has a higher proportion of homes owned outright (40.1% vs 32.5%) and with a mortgage (32.9% vs 28.8%). Its combined social renting rate (council and housing association) is 11.0%, which is lower than the national average of 17.1%. Private renting rate (Landlord/rent free/other) at 14.6% is again lower than the England average (20.6%) Compared to other neighbourhoods, A11 Attleborough and Wymondham has a higher than average proportion of homes owned outright, a lower proportion of homes privately or socially rented and a proportion of homes owned with a mortgage broadly in line with the average across the neighbourhoods.
Life expectancy in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham is generally higher than the England average, particularly for males.
Within the neighbourhood area, Attleborough has life expectancy and mortality outcomes that are mostly similar to the England average but tend to be worse than in other small areas.
There is not much local variation in life expectancy across small areas within A11 Attleborough and Wymondham.
Attleborough has the lowest life expectancy, but none of the small areas have a life expectancy that is significantly lower than the Norfolk or England averages.
Females live longer than males in all areas.
South Norfolk is generally less deprived than other areas of Norfolk and Waveney. Nevertheless, the leading causes of premature death - circulatory disease, respiratory conditions and cancer - are more prevalent in relatively more deprived small areas. Targeted prevention and improved access to care are essential.
Healthy life expectancy in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham areas is among the highest in the Norfolk and Waveney area. Especially females tend to enjoy longer-than-average lives in good health. Within the A11 Attleborough and Wymondham neighbourhood area, female healthy life expectancy was lowest in Attleborough and highest in Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate in 2021. Male healthy life expectancy was lowest in Wymondham West and highest in Cringleford, Little Melton & Easton in 2021.
There were 852 deaths of people under the age of 75 in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham in 2019 - 23. Overall, the rate of premature mortality was 27% lower than the England average.
Locally, the highest rate of premature mortality was in Attleborough (Standardised Mortality Ratio = 90). The lowest rate was in Cringleford, Little Melton & Easton. All local areas (MSOAs) apart from Attleborough had a significantly better premature mortality rate than the England average .
In 2019 - 23, 326 deaths of people under the age of 75 in A11 Attleborough and Wymondham were from causes considered preventable. Overall, there was a 40% lower rate of preventable mortality compared to the national average.
Locally, the highest rate of preventable mortality was in Attleborough (Standardised Mortality Ratio = 80.2). The lowest rate was in Mulbarton, Tasburgh & Saxlingham Nethergate. Six local areas (MSOAs) had a significantly better preventable mortality rate than the England average .
Preventable behavioural risk factors have an important impact on ill health and constitute a major challenge for health and social care. Of concern are our rates of smoking, poor diet and exercise, and alcohol consumption.
Behavioural risk factors such as smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption are lower than average but still contribute to preventable disease and health inequalities.
Children – Childhood weight is generally lower than or similar to the England average, though there is some variation between small areas.
Adults – Smoking prevalence in South Norfolk is lower than Norfolk and England averages.
Alcohol-specific hospital admissions are reduced compared to regional and national benchmarks.
A smaller proportion of adults are overweight or obese, indicating a generally good diet and levels of physical inactivity.
Environmental and Social Factors – A few local areas show elevated hospital admissions for children under 5.
Behavioural risks are preventable, highlighting opportunities for targeted community and family-based interventions.
Implications – Low prevalence of behavioural risks contributes to lower chronic disease burden (diabetes, cardiovascular disease).
Nevertheless, tackling smoking, diet and physical activity could significantly reduce health inequalities and improve long-term outcomes.
Generally, rates of emergency hospital admissions are lower than the England average. Specifically, there are low rates for CVD, COPD and alcohol-related conditions. However, admissions for strokes and hip fractures are similar to or higher than England rates, highlighting unmet need in local areas.
This chart shows the estimated number of patients with major long-term conditions within the Ketts Oak PCN. Diabetes affects around 4,100 adults, and chronic kidney disease affects 3,000 people.
Stroke and transient ischaemic attack affect approximately 1,400 people. These figures highlight a significant burden of metabolic and cardiovascular disease, reinforcing the need for integrated prevention and management strategies.
A11 Attleborough and Wymondham MSOAs tend to cluster towards the lower end of the scale for general hospital admission measures, indicating better outcomes compared to other areas. Specific admissions for falls or injuries are closer to the Norfolk and Waveney averages.
Numbers of ACS asthma, epilepsy and diabetes admissions were too small for rates to be reliably calculated for many small areas.