Town Pop. 3,190

Living in Hoveton and Wroxham: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hoveton and Wroxham comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Hoveton and Wroxham places 2nd of 15 in the NR12 postcode district. The NR12 district averages 41/100, putting Hoveton and Wroxham 6 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Hoveton and Wroxham sits 17 points above the NR12 district figure of 21/100. For the surrounding area, see NR12 postcode district.

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Hoveton and Wroxham scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
63.3 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 101 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Norwich Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Chamberlain Court 15 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Broadland High Ormiston AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's Community Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital9.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital41.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,240 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate43.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired41.5%Student2.4%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.3%
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
33
Hoveton and Wroxham 0.4 mi
Salhouse 2.6 mi
Worstead 4.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Adequate 6
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 £417,500 38
Detached £523,750 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£270k £365k £463k £558k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Horning 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Butcher's Common 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Badersfield 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoveton and Wroxham a nice place to live?

Hoveton and Wroxham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hoveton and Wroxham 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 Hoveton and Wroxham?

Hoveton and Wroxham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 202 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hoveton and Wroxham?

Among the top-rated schools in Hoveton and Wroxham is Broadland High Ormiston Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hoveton and Wroxham in total.

What are house prices like in Hoveton and Wroxham?

The current median house price in Hoveton and Wroxham is £417,500, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £523,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 40%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hoveton and Wroxham in context

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Postcode districts in Hoveton and Wroxham

NR12 41 ⇄

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