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Living in Knapton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Knapton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the NR28 postcode district, Knapton ranks 2nd.

It scores 9 points below the NR28 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its environment score runs 21 points above the NR28 district's 54/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR28 postcode district.

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Knapton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
249 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 26 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 332% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Southrepps Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 School Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Wilds Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.006 · PM2.5 6.546 · PM10 11.452 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital48.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryMundesley Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,257 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate46.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired39.7%Student2.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical41.8%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership73.8%
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
16
North Walsham 3.1 mi
Gunton 3.2 mi
Worstead 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Knapton 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

Trunch 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Paston 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Mundesley 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bacton 26 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Walsham 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trimingham 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Southrepps 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Overstrand 30 5.5 mi away ⇄
Roughton 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Eccles on Sea 35 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knapton a nice place to live?

Knapton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knapton is 36/100, 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 Knapton?

Knapton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Knapton

NR28 45 ⇄

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