Town Pop. 1,238

Living in Cringleford: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cringleford scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the NR4 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the NR4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. Its healthcare score runs 13 points below the NR4 district's 72/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR4 postcode district.

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Cringleford scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
70.3 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 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cantley Lane 28 crimes
  2. 2 Newmarket Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Cringleford CE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cringleford PrepPrimary
    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
59
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department0.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital0.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital32.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,927 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 124 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired21.7%Student4.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.9%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
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 B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Norwich 3.3 mi
Wymondham 5.7 mi
Brundall Gardens 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 33
Detached £445,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£306k £379k £453k £526k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Colney 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cringleford a nice place to live?

Cringleford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cringleford is 59/100, 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 Cringleford?

Cringleford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cringleford?

Among the top-rated schools in Cringleford is Cringleford CE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cringleford in total.

What are house prices like in Cringleford?

The current median house price in Cringleford is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cringleford in context

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Postcode districts in Cringleford

NR4 66 ⇄

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