Town Pop. 179

Living in Eccles on Sea: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eccles on Sea is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR12 postcode district, Eccles on Sea ranks 9th.

Against the wider NR12 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points below. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

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Eccles on Sea scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
631.3 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 57 crimes
↑ 856% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 488% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 846% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Binsley Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital51.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryStalham Staithe Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,431 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate46.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired37.6%Student2.4%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership74%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
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
8
Worstead 7.1 mi
North Walsham 7.6 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 9.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eccles on Sea 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

Happisburgh 32 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sea Palling 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bacton 26 4.5 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Paston 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 6.3 mi away ⇄
Knapton 36 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eccles on Sea a nice place to live?

Eccles on Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eccles on Sea is 35/100, 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 Eccles on Sea?

Eccles on Sea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Eccles on Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Eccles on Sea

NR12 41 ⇄

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