Town Pop. 2,212

Living in East Harling: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Harling comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the NR16 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Transport (7), lifestyle (14), schools (17) and healthcare (19) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
47.5 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 49 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Harling Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Colman Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area
1Good
  • East Harling Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.8 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 best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,698 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired34%Student1.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership74.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
7
Harling Road 1.5 mi
Eccles Road 2.8 mi
Attleborough 6.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £282,500 22
Detached £362,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£266k £344k £425k £503k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Harling Road 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Eccles Road 31 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kenninghall 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Garboldisham 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Lopham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
South Lopham 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shropham 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Banham 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hopton 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Hockham 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Old Buckenham 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Market Weston 33 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Harling a nice place to live?

East Harling has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Harling is 41/100, 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 East Harling?

East Harling is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Harling?

Among the top-rated schools in East Harling is East Harling Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Harling in total.

What are house prices like in East Harling?

The current median house price in East Harling is £282,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £362,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

East Harling in context

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Postcode districts in East Harling

NR16 37 ⇄

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