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Living in Happisburgh: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Happisburgh scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. Happisburgh places 13th of 15 in the NR12 postcode district.

The NR12 district averages 41/100, putting Happisburgh 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

164.8 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 19 crimes

↑ 114% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes

↑ 72% above national average

Public order 7 crimes

↑ 303% above national average

Possession of weapons 3 crimes

↑ 1144% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

other 5 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 The Walkway 7 crimes
2 The Street 5 crimes
3 Ostend Gap 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.655 · PM2.5 6.483 · PM10 11.351 µg/m³

Green Space 6

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Happisburgh Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
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 Department19 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.1 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital50.9 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

Nearest GP surgeryStalham Staithe Surgery3.6 mi

GP capacity1,422 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

16.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

16.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate45.3%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed45.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired38.5%Student1.7%Other inactive11.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary28.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%

Home ownership73.6%

Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England

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 E

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

North Walsham 6.2 mi

Worstead 6.2 mi

Gunton 8.2 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Happisburgh 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 Happisburgh a nice place to live?

Happisburgh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Happisburgh is 32/100, 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 Happisburgh?

Happisburgh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 4,290 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Happisburgh in context

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Postcode districts in Happisburgh

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