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Living in Hindolveston: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hindolveston comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 13 scored places in the NR20 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the NR20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Its safety score runs 13 points above the NR20 district's 77/100. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR20 postcode district.

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Hindolveston scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
394.5 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 57 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 532% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 1465% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Foulsham Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Croft 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.414 · PM2.5 6.573 · PM10 11.521 µg/m³
74
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital35.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryReepham & Aylsham Medical Practice5.5 mi
GP capacity1,758 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.3%Student2.6%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72.1%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
5
Sheringham 11.4 mi
West Runton 12.2 mi
Roughton Road 13.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hindolveston 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

Melton Constable 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Corpusty 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Foxley 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bawdeswell 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Reepham (Broadland) 45 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hindolveston a nice place to live?

Hindolveston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hindolveston is 31/100, 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 Hindolveston?

Hindolveston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hindolveston in context

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Postcode districts in Hindolveston

NR20 39 ⇄

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