Town Pop. 142

Living in Colton (South Norfolk): Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colton (South Norfolk) scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the NR9 postcode district, Colton (South Norfolk) ranks 10th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 10 points below the NR9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR9 postcode district.

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Colton (South Norfolk) scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
528.2 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 31 crimes
↑ 556% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1911% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 832% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 582% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bawburgh Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.226 · PM2.5 6.762 · PM10 11.854 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital4.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department4.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital29.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryMattishall & Lenwade Surgeries3.5 mi
GP capacity2,081 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired30.7%Student2.5%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
7
Wymondham 5.5 mi
Spooner Row 7.7 mi
Norwich 8.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colton (South Norfolk) 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

Honingham 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Barford (South Norfolk) 34 1.4 mi away ⇄
Easton (Broadland) 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mattishall 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colton (South Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Colton (South Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colton (South Norfolk) is 33/100, 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 Colton (South Norfolk)?

Colton (South Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Colton (South Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Colton (South Norfolk)

NR9 43 ⇄

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