Town Pop. 3,462

Living in Kessingland: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kessingland scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 27/100 versus a median of 67/100.

The NR33 district averages 59/100, putting Kessingland 13 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 24 points above the NR33 district's 74/100. Schools (19) and lifestyle (21) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR33 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 113 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 61 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 81 crimes
  2. 2 London Road 29 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 26 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Kessingland Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department24.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital24.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital32.7 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,347 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 102 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate44.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.3%Unemployed2%Retired36.7%Student3.1%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.9%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary37.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
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
Oulton Broad South 3.7 mi
Lowestoft 4.2 mi
Oulton Broad North 4.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 5
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 £215,000 46
Semi-detached £211,250 19
Terraced £185,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£176k £233k £291k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wrentham 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lowestoft 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barnby and North Cove 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Worlingham 55 5.5 mi away ⇄
Reydon 54 5.8 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 6.0 mi away ⇄
Wangford 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Southwold 42 6.4 mi away ⇄
Corton 55 6.8 mi away ⇄
Beccles 58 6.8 mi away ⇄
Blundeston 43 6.9 mi away ⇄
Walberswick 43 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kessingland a nice place to live?

Kessingland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kessingland is 46/100, 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 Kessingland?

Kessingland has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 333 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kessingland?

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

What are house prices like in Kessingland?

The current median house price in Kessingland is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £211,250, terraced £185,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kessingland in context

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Postcode districts in Kessingland

NR33 59 ⇄

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