Town Pop. 3,775

Living in Holt (North Norfolk): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holt (North Norfolk) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Holt (North Norfolk) most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the NR25 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 22 points above the NR25 district's 29/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR25 postcode district.

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Holt (North Norfolk) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
72.8 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 110 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coronation Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Elizabeth Crescent 14 crimes
  3. 3 Princess Court 14 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 36
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • Holt Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital41.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHolt Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,355 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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 161 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate36.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired45.9%Student4.6%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership66.3%
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
21
Sheringham 5.3 mi
West Runton 6.5 mi
Cromer 8.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 59
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 55
Detached £425,000 27
Semi-detached £267,000 15
Terraced £249,225 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£167k £292k £421k £546k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

High Kelling 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (North Norfolk) 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cley next the Sea 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wiveton 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (North Norfolk) 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Langham (North Norfolk) 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Gresham 25 5.0 mi away ⇄
Sheringham 51 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Holt (North Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holt (North Norfolk) 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 Holt (North Norfolk)?

Holt (North Norfolk) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Holt (North Norfolk) is Holt Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holt (North Norfolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Holt (North Norfolk)?

The current median house price in Holt (North Norfolk) is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £267,000, terraced £249,225. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Holt (North Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Holt (North Norfolk)

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