Town Pop. 731

Living in Hevingham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hevingham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR10 postcode district, Hevingham ranks 14th.

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 (93). Healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), transport (8) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

82.1 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 34 crimes

↑ 40% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes

↑ 21% above national average

Public order 5 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 4 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Other crime 3 crimes

↑ 105% above national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Serpentine Lane 17 crimes
2 Edwin Way 6 crimes
3 Low Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.404 · PM2.5 6.765 · PM10 11.864 µg/m³

Green Space 39

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Hevingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

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 Department8.4 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.4 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital37.7 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Market Surgery3.4 mi

GP capacity1,943 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)69.2%

available across Broadland

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

22.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

22.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate63.3%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed63.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired22.8%Student3.7%Other inactive8.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary25.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.5%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership76.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Worstead 6.8 mi

Hoveton and Wroxham 6.8 mi

Salhouse 7.5 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

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 Hevingham 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 Hevingham a nice place to live?

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

Hevingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hevingham?

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

Hevingham in context

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Postcode districts in Hevingham

NR10 41 ⇄

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