Town Pop. 465

Living in Cley next the Sea: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cley next the Sea comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 8 places in the NR25 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The NR25 district averages 38/100, putting Cley next the Sea 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 85 points above the NR25 district's 14/100. For the surrounding area, see NR25 postcode district.

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Cley next the Sea scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NR25 6AA NR25 7AA NR25 9AF NR25

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
120.4 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 27 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Possession of weapons 3 crimes
↑ 622% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kelling Heath Halt 6 crimes
  2. 2 Old Woman'S Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bard Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.203 · PM2.5 6.449 · PM10 11.276 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department23.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital43.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHolt Medical Practice3.7 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate38.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed38.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired48.7%Student1.9%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Sheringham 6.9 mi
West Runton 8.4 mi
Cromer 10.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cley next the Sea 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 0.5 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (North Norfolk) 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Langham (North Norfolk) 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (North Norfolk) 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Binham 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 6.3 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 6.5 mi away ⇄
Sheringham 51 6.8 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cley next the Sea a nice place to live?

Cley next the Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cley next the Sea is 44/100, 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 Cley next the Sea?

Cley next the Sea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cley next the Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Cley next the Sea

NR25 38 ⇄

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