Town Pop. 721

Living in Bacton: Liveability Score 26/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bacton is 26/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 15 scored places in the NR12 postcode district.

The NR12 district averages 41/100, putting Bacton 15 points below its own postcode area. That is 24 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (5), lifestyle (7), schools (9) and transport (11) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

26
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

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Bacton scores 26 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
166.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gooch Close 33 crimes
  2. 2 Paston Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Ridlington Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.336 · PM2.5 6.579 · PM10 11.447 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bacton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital50.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryMundesley Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,427 patients per GP
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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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate42.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.7%Unemployed4%Retired36.6%Student3.2%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.1%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
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
11
North Walsham 4.6 mi
Gunton 5.6 mi
Worstead 5.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 14
Detached £350,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£220k £273k £328k £381k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Paston 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 1.2 mi away ⇄
Knapton 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mundesley 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Trunch 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Walsham 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Eccles on Sea 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Trimingham 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Southrepps 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Sea Palling 32 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bacton a nice place to live?

Bacton scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Bacton is 26/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bacton?

Bacton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bacton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bacton is Bacton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bacton in total.

What are house prices like in Bacton?

The current median house price in Bacton is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Bacton

NR12 41 ⇄

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