Town Pop. 800

Living in Horning: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horning comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR12 postcode district, Horning ranks 8th.

It scores 5 points below the NR12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR12 postcode district.

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Horning scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
72.5 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 22 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Leeds Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 61
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Horning Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital43.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,256 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate44.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired43%Student1.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78%
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
7
Hoveton and Wroxham 2.6 mi
Salhouse 3.6 mi
Lingwood 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £407,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£381k £436k £493k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Butcher's Common 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horning a nice place to live?

Horning has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horning is 36/100, 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 Horning?

Horning is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horning?

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

What are house prices like in Horning?

The current median house price in Horning is £407,500, around 43% above the England and Wales average.

Horning in context

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Postcode districts in Horning

NR12 41 ⇄

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