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Living in Barford (South Norfolk): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barford (South Norfolk) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Barford (South Norfolk) places 8th of 12 in the NR9 postcode district.

Barford (South Norfolk) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points below the NR9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On economic health specifically, Barford (South Norfolk) sits 11 points above the NR9 district figure of 67/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR9 postcode district.

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Barford (South Norfolk) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
102 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 16 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Burglary 1 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 1 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bawburgh Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Cock Street 3 crimes
  3. 3 Hethersett Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Barford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital3.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department3.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWymondham Medical Partnership3.7 mi
GP capacity1,899 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.4%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
9
Wymondham 4.1 mi
Spooner Row 6.4 mi
Norwich 7.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barford (South Norfolk) 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

Colton (South Norfolk) 33 1.4 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Honingham 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (South Norfolk) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wicklewood 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mattishall 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barford (South Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Barford (South Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barford (South Norfolk) is 34/100, 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 Barford (South Norfolk)?

Barford (South Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 31 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Barford (South Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Barford (South Norfolk)

NR9 43 ⇄

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