Town Pop. 5,563

Living in Hemsby: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hemsby comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR29 postcode district, Hemsby ranks 4th.

That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). Below 30/100: healthcare (14), schools (21), lifestyle (21) and transport (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR29 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 236 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beach Road 25 crimes
  2. 2 Newport Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 California Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
21
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Hemsby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ormesby Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Winterton Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Ormesby Village Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital47.7 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryOrmesby Village Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,272 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 157 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired38%Student2.6%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.3%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.4%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
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

Transport
28
Great Yarmouth 5.7 mi
Berney Arms 7.7 mi
Acle 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 61
Detached £327,500 37
Semi-detached £227,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£94k £194k £298k £398k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ormesby St Margaret 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rollesby 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Filby 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Margaret 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 6.2 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 6.8 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 6.9 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 7.0 mi away ⇄
Acle 45 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemsby a nice place to live?

Hemsby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hemsby is 41/100, 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 Hemsby?

Hemsby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 449 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hemsby?

Among the top-rated schools in Hemsby are Hemsby Primary School and Ormesby Village Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hemsby in total.

What are house prices like in Hemsby?

The current median house price in Hemsby is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500, semi-detached £227,500. There were 61 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hemsby

NR29 44 ⇄

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