Town Pop. 97

Living in Kettlestone: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kettlestone scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. Kettlestone places 7th of 11 in the NR21 postcode district.

The NR21 district averages 39/100, putting Kettlestone 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR21 postcode district.

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Kettlestone scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
484.5 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 20 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 962% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Croft 9 crimes
  2. 2 The Hill 8 crimes
  3. 3 Holt Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital34.5 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 surgeryFakenham Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,105 patients per GP
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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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.3%Student2.3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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
12
Sheringham 14 mi
West Runton 15.1 mi
Cromer 16.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kettlestone 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

Thursford Green 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stibbard 30 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sculthorpe 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hempton 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Binham 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kettlestone a nice place to live?

Kettlestone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kettlestone is 33/100, 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 Kettlestone?

Kettlestone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kettlestone in context

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Postcode districts in Kettlestone

NR21 39 ⇄

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