Town Pop. 447

Living in Hempnall: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hempnall scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100. Hempnall places 8th of 14 in the NR15 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the NR15 district's 24/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
129.8 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 22 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Woodyard Square 6 crimes
  2. 2 Spring Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Roberts Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hempnall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department8.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.2 mi
Ipswich Hospital30.7 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%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Stratton Medical Partnership3 mi
GP capacity1,495 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2%Retired30.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership79%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
6
Norwich 8.6 mi
Wymondham 8.8 mi
Spooner Row 9.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hempnall 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

Hempnall Green 32 1.0 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Long Stratton 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodton 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wacton 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hempnall a nice place to live?

Hempnall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hempnall is 38/100, 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 Hempnall?

Hempnall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hempnall?

Among the top-rated schools in Hempnall is Hempnall Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hempnall in total.

Hempnall in context

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Postcode districts in Hempnall

NR15 38 ⇄

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