Town Pop. 847

Living in Corton: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Corton comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the NR32 postcode district, Corton ranks 2nd.

Its transport score runs 15 points below the NR32 district's 68/100. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Corton in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR32 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Corton scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
177.1 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 49 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Links Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.707 · PM2.5 6.718 · PM10 10.486 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Gunton Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
33
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department22.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital23 mi
Ipswich Hospital38.8 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryHigh Street Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,781 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate43.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired42.1%Student1.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership80.2%
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
53
Lowestoft 2.7 mi
Oulton Broad North 2.8 mi
Oulton Broad South 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Corton 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

Blundeston 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hopton on Sea 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lowestoft 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gorleston-on-Sea 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 60 4.9 mi away ⇄
Belton (Great Yarmouth) 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burgh Castle 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 6.3 mi away ⇄
Barnby and North Cove 40 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corton a nice place to live?

Corton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Corton is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Corton?

Corton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corton?

Among the top-rated schools in Corton are Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Gunton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Corton in total.

Corton in context

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Postcode districts in Corton

NR32 55 ⇄

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