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Living in Erpingham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Erpingham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Erpingham places 6th of 11 in the NR11 postcode district.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Schools (7), lifestyle (8), healthcare (14) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

221.7 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 25 crimes

↑ 226% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes

↑ 157% above national average

Other theft 7 crimes

↑ 390% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes

↑ 156% above national average

Public order 3 crimes

↑ 100% above national average

other 3 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Bridge Road 6 crimes
2 Prince Andrew'S Close 5 crimes
3 Briggs Loke 4 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.586 · PM2.5 6.576 · PM10 11.506 µg/m³

Green Space 21

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department15.2 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital15.2 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital42.6 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

Nearest GP surgeryAldborough Surgery1.7 mi

GP capacity1,435 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%

available across North Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

0.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

0.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.4%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary20.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership74.4%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 D

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Gunton 4.4 mi

North Walsham 5.7 mi

Roughton Road 5.7 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Erpingham 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Erpingham a nice place to live?

Erpingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Erpingham is 37/100, 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 Erpingham?

Erpingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Erpingham in context

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Postcode districts in Erpingham

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