Town Pop. 2,235

Living in Acle: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Acle scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 70/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the NR13 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 42 points above the NR13 district's 28/100. On the national picture that lands Acle in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
94 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 111 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 66 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Daisy Way 12 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 81
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Acle AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Acle Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department13.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital13.5 mi
Ipswich Hospital42.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,718 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
40.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
40.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired36.1%Student2.9%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
32
Acle 0.4 mi
Lingwood 2.8 mi
Buckenham 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
70
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £277,500 30
Detached £312,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£245k £292k £340k £387k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Damgate 39 0.5 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Halvergate 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lingwood 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Freethorpe 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Margaret 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 4.4 mi away ⇄
Filby 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Acle a nice place to live?

Acle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acle is 45/100, 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 Acle?

Acle has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Acle?

Among the top-rated schools in Acle is Acle Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Acle in total.

What are house prices like in Acle?

The current median house price in Acle is £277,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £312,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Acle

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