Living in Breckland
Breckland is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 138,602 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 26%, #98 of 388), nature lovers (top 27%, #102 of 388), climate-conscious movers (top 46%, #175 of 388).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 39 min and sets around 15:44; in late June it sets around 21:24.
How Breckland ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #314 of 378 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #209 of 387 | #8 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #297 of 378 | #19 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #321 of 378 | #32 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #197 of 378 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 57 | #199 of 378 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #203 of 387 | #28 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #326 of 368 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #326 of 367 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 40 | #320 of 362 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #266 of 387 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #271 of 368 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 62 | #291 of 361 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #323 of 354 | #41 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #215 of 378 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #225 of 388 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 41 | #326 of 363 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 31 | #373 of 387 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #207 of 378 | #32 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 68 | #102 of 388 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #289 of 388 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #98 of 388 | #4 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #268 of 388 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #349 of 388 | #41 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #175 of 388 | #20 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 46 | #283 of 388 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 43 | #344 of 368 | #39 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Norfolk 25 km
- Norwich 32 km
- Broadland 35 km
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk 36 km
- Mid Suffolk 39 km
- East Cambridgeshire 41 km
- North Norfolk 45 km
- Fenland 52 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.