Town Pop. 2,334

Living in Hopton on Sea: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hopton on Sea comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Safety falls furthest short: 66/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the NR31 postcode district, Hopton on Sea ranks 5th.

It scores 14 points below the NR31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On transport specifically, Hopton on Sea sits 32 points below the NR31 district figure of 59/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR31 postcode district.

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Hopton on Sea scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
76.7 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 87 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Vincent Walk 32 crimes
  2. 2 Culley Way 26 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.295 · PM2.5 6.897 · PM10 12.373 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Hopton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department21.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital21.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital39.7 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beaches Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity2,464 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed3.5%Retired33.3%Student3%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership80.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
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
27
Somerleyton 3.8 mi
Oulton Broad North 4.3 mi
Haddiscoe 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
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 £301,500 24
Detached £360,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£209k £261k £315k £368k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blundeston 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Corton 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gorleston-on-Sea 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Belton (Great Yarmouth) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burgh Castle 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lowestoft 57 4.5 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 5.6 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 5.7 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hopton on Sea a nice place to live?

Hopton on Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hopton on Sea 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 Hopton on Sea?

Hopton on Sea has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 179 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hopton on Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Hopton on Sea is Hopton Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hopton on Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Hopton on Sea?

The current median house price in Hopton on Sea is £301,500, around 6% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hopton on Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Hopton on Sea

NR31 54 ⇄

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