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Living in Alpington and Yelverton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alpington and Yelverton comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Alpington and Yelverton most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 8/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the NR14 postcode district, Alpington and Yelverton ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 75 points above the NR14 district's 21/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR14 postcode district.

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Alpington and Yelverton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
59.8 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 9 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Kirby Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.949 · PM2.5 6.824 · PM10 12.11 µg/m³
72
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital7.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital35.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeathgate Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,451 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed0.6%Retired33%Student3.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
16
Brundall Gardens 4.2 mi
Buckenham 4.3 mi
Brundall 4.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alpington and Yelverton 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

Poringland 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thurton 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chedgrave 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpington and Yelverton a nice place to live?

Alpington and Yelverton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alpington and Yelverton is 44/100, 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 Alpington and Yelverton?

Alpington and Yelverton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 6,208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Alpington and Yelverton in context

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Postcode districts in Alpington and Yelverton

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