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Living in Felthorpe: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Felthorpe is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 46/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR10 postcode district, Felthorpe ranks 11th. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the NR10 district's 36/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NR10 postcode district.

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Felthorpe scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
139.3 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 50 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Flag Cutters Way 11 crimes
  2. 2 Pinelands Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Grove 7 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.597 · PM2.5 6.913 · PM10 12.337 µg/m³
72
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital6.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department6.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital35.2 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 surgeryTaverham Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity2,187 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate64.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired18.9%Student3%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
16
Norwich 7.5 mi
Salhouse 8.2 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Felthorpe 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

Haveringland 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Morton (Broadland) 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cawston (Broadland) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Felthorpe a nice place to live?

Felthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Felthorpe is 42/100, 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 Felthorpe?

Felthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Felthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Felthorpe

NR10 41 ⇄

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