Town Pop. 2,032

Living in Lingwood: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lingwood comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 17th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the NR13 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the NR13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
104.8 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 99 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Peter'S Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 South Burlingham Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Centenary Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lingwood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital10.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital40.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBlofield Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,778 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired30%Student2.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership76.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
34
Lingwood 0.1 mi
Buckenham 1.8 mi
Brundall 2.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £261,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£244k £273k £302k £331k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Strumpshaw 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Damgate 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Acle 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Freethorpe 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lingwood a nice place to live?

Lingwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lingwood 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 Lingwood?

Lingwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 213 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lingwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Lingwood is Lingwood Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lingwood in total.

What are house prices like in Lingwood?

The current median house price in Lingwood is £261,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Lingwood

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