Town Pop. 4,542

Living in Horsford: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Horsford is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Horsford most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Horsford places 4th of 15 in the NR10 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the NR10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 62 points above the NR10 district's 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
52.2 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 114 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 15 crimes
  2. 2 Crown Hill 12 crimes
  3. 3 Flag Cutters Way 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Horsford CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department5.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital5.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital35.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryDrayton Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,819 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 104 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired20.1%Student3.2%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership74.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Norwich 5.9 mi
Salhouse 6.6 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 7.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 35
Detached £386,000 13
Semi-detached £254,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£235k £302k £371k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Felthorpe 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horsford a nice place to live?

Horsford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horsford is 47/100, 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 Horsford?

Horsford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 237 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horsford?

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

What are house prices like in Horsford?

The current median house price in Horsford is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £386,000, semi-detached £254,500. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Horsford in context

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Postcode districts in Horsford

NR10 41 ⇄

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