Town Pop. 123

Living in Hempton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hempton is 37/100, built from 8 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR21 postcode district, Hempton ranks 4th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR21 postcode district.

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Hempton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
601.6 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 32 crimes
↑ 681% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 1215% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 948% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 1294% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 River Court 6 crimes
  3. 3 Army Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital21.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department21.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryFakenham Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,105 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.6%Student2.7%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.8%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66.2%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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

Transport
6
Sheringham 18.1 mi
King's Lynn 18.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
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 Hempton 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

Fakenham 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sculthorpe 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 4.8 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hempton a nice place to live?

Hempton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hempton 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 Hempton?

Hempton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hempton in context

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Postcode districts in Hempton

NR21 39 ⇄

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