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Living in Blofield: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blofield scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the NR13 postcode district, Blofield ranks 3rd.

Against the wider NR13 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points above. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the NR13 district's 22/100. Safety (93) and broadband (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
51.2 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 57 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Braydeston Drive 16 crimes
  2. 2 Alec East Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Gunns Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Blofield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brundall 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
39
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital9.3 mi
Ipswich Hospital40.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBlofield Surgery0.2 mi
GP capacity1,808 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired29%Student3.4%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.3%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Brundall 1.1 mi
Brundall Gardens 1.5 mi
Lingwood 1.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £356,250 30
Detached £445,000 19
Semi-detached £276,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£288k £352k £417k £481k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brundall 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lingwood 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blofield a nice place to live?

Blofield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blofield is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blofield?

Blofield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blofield?

Among the top-rated schools in Blofield are Blofield Primary School and Brundall Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Blofield in total.

What are house prices like in Blofield?

The current median house price in Blofield is £356,250, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000, semi-detached £276,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Blofield in context

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Postcode districts in Blofield

NR13 44 ⇄

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