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Living in Blundeston: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blundeston comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 85/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NR32 postcode district, Blundeston scores lowest. Against the wider NR32 district average of 55/100, that is 12 points below. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR32 postcode district.

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Blundeston scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
141.8 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 39 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yarmouth Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Lakeside Rise 7 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.619 · PM2.5 6.824 · PM10 11.861 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Hospital:Emergency Department21.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital21.1 mi
Ipswich Hospital37.8 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Bouch and Partners2.7 mi
GP capacity1,506 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed3.1%Retired27.7%Student3%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership74.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
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
16
Somerleyton 2.3 mi
Oulton Broad North 2.8 mi
Oulton Broad South 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blundeston 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

Corton 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hopton on Sea 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lowestoft 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gorleston-on-Sea 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Belton (Great Yarmouth) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burgh Castle 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barnby and North Cove 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blundeston a nice place to live?

Blundeston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blundeston is 43/100, 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 Blundeston?

Blundeston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blundeston?

Among the top-rated schools in Blundeston is Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blundeston in total.

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Postcode districts in Blundeston

NR32 55 ⇄

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