Town Pop. 767

Living in Hickling (North Norfolk): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hickling (North Norfolk) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100. Hickling (North Norfolk) places 10th of 15 in the NR12 postcode district.

The NR12 district averages 41/100, putting Hickling (North Norfolk) 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NR12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hickling (North Norfolk) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
24.8 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 11 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 91% below national average
Bicycle theft 1 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heron Way 4 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 3 crimes
  3. 3 Barnfield Close 2 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.207 · PM2.5 6.51 · PM10 11.46 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hickling CofE Infants AcademyPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital49.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryStalham Staithe Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,471 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate43.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired43.3%Student2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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
13
Worstead 7.2 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 7.2 mi
Acle 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hickling (North Norfolk) 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

Catfield 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sea Palling 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eccles on Sea 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Butcher's Common 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rollesby 37 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickling (North Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Hickling (North Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hickling (North Norfolk) is 34/100, 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 Hickling (North Norfolk)?

Hickling (North Norfolk) 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.

What are the best schools in Hickling (North Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hickling (North Norfolk) is Hickling CofE Infants Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hickling (North Norfolk) in total.

Hickling (North Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Hickling (North Norfolk)

NR12 41 ⇄

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