Town Pop. 240

Living in Langham (North Norfolk): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langham (North Norfolk) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100. Langham (North Norfolk) places 6th of 8 in the NR25 postcode district.

Langham (North Norfolk) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR25 postcode district.

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Langham (North Norfolk) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
154.2 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 18 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wells Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Holt Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Emms'S Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Langham Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department23.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital41.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHolt Medical Practice5.6 mi
GP capacity979 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.4%Student2.3%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership67.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
7
Sheringham 9.4 mi
West Runton 10.8 mi
Cromer 12.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Langham (North Norfolk) 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

Binham 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (North Norfolk) 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wiveton 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cley next the Sea 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Wells-next-the-Sea 48 5.9 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langham (North Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Langham (North Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langham (North Norfolk) is 35/100, 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 Langham (North Norfolk)?

Langham (North Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Langham (North Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Langham (North Norfolk)

NR25 38 ⇄

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