Town Pop. 1,855

Living in Coltishall and Horstead: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coltishall and Horstead comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR10 postcode district, Coltishall and Horstead ranks 6th. On broadband specifically, Coltishall and Horstead sits 41 points above the NR10 district figure of 36/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR10 postcode district.

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Coltishall and Horstead scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
49.1 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 45 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Norwich Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Coltishall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department8.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,240 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.4%Retired31%Student2.6%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.5%
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
9
Hoveton and Wroxham 2.2 mi
Worstead 3.8 mi
Salhouse 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£269k £346k £426k £504k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Frettenham 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Badersfield 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Buxton (Broadland) 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Butcher's Common 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coltishall and Horstead a nice place to live?

Coltishall and Horstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coltishall and Horstead is 45/100, 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 Coltishall and Horstead?

Coltishall and Horstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Coltishall and Horstead?

The current median house price in Coltishall and Horstead is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%.

Coltishall and Horstead in context

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Postcode districts in Coltishall and Horstead

NR10 41 ⇄
NR12 41 ⇄

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