Town Pop. 2,162

Living in Hingham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hingham is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Hingham most outperforms the national norm: 35/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NR9 postcode district, Hingham ranks 4th. On healthcare specifically, Hingham sits 15 points above the NR9 district figure of 20/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
40.2 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 43 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Low Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Watton Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Lincoln Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital9.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,756 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.8%Student3.1%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership74.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
Attleborough 4.7 mi
Spooner Row 5.2 mi
Wymondham 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £322,500 24
Detached £340,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£250k £293k £337k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wicklewood 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Ellingham 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Garvestone 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Letton Green 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rockland All Saints 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Morley St Botolph 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Morley St Peter 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Besthorpe 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Workhouse Common 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Carbrooke 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Attleborough 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Caston 37 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hingham a nice place to live?

Hingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hingham is 40/100, 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 Hingham?

Hingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hingham?

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

What are house prices like in Hingham?

The current median house price in Hingham is £322,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hingham in context

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Postcode districts in Hingham

NR9 43 ⇄

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