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Living in Blakeney (North Norfolk): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blakeney (North Norfolk) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the NR25 postcode district.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (3), schools (4), transport (6) and lifestyle (6) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR25 postcode district.

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Blakeney (North Norfolk) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
125.8 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 32 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Holt Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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 Hospital24.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department24.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital42.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHolt Medical Practice5 mi
GP capacity1,004 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate43%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43%Unemployed1.7%Retired42%Student2.7%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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
6
Sheringham 8.2 mi
West Runton 9.7 mi
Cromer 11.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blakeney (North 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

Wiveton 33 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cley next the Sea 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Langham (North Norfolk) 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Binham 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (North Norfolk) 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 6.5 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 6.8 mi away ⇄
Wells-next-the-Sea 48 6.9 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blakeney (North Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Blakeney (North Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blakeney (North 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 Blakeney (North Norfolk)?

Blakeney (North Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blakeney (North Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blakeney (North Norfolk) is Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blakeney (North Norfolk) in total.

Blakeney (North Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Blakeney (North Norfolk)

NR25 38 ⇄

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