Town Pop. 1,062

Living in Horsham St Faith: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horsham St Faith scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 46/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NR10 postcode district. Against the wider NR10 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 62 points above the NR10 district's 36/100. For the surrounding area, see NR10 postcode district.

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Horsham St Faith scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
81.9 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 55 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Norwich Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Barley Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 The Warren 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.093 · PM2.5 7.057 · PM10 12.381 µg/m³
71
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • St Faiths CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department5.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital5.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital36.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Catton Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,574 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2%Retired31.8%Student2.5%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership72.4%
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Norwich 4.5 mi
Salhouse 4.7 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horsham St Faith in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Newton St Faith 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horsham St Faith a nice place to live?

Horsham St Faith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horsham St Faith 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 Horsham St Faith?

Horsham St Faith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horsham St Faith?

Among the top-rated schools in Horsham St Faith is St Faiths CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Horsham St Faith in total.

Horsham St Faith in context

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Postcode districts in Horsham St Faith

NR10 41 ⇄

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