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Living in Blofield Heath: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blofield Heath scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the NR13 postcode district, Blofield Heath ranks 9th.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (15), transport (19), healthcare (26) and schools (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
83.5 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 53 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 16 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 6.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hemblington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department8.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital41.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBlofield Surgery1 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.8%Retired31.7%Student3.2%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.9%
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Brundall Gardens 2.1 mi
Brundall 2.1 mi
Salhouse 2.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blofield Heath 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

Little Plumstead 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lingwood 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blofield Heath a nice place to live?

Blofield Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blofield Heath is 42/100, 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 Blofield Heath?

Blofield Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blofield Heath?

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

Blofield Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Blofield Heath

NR13 44 ⇄

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