Town Pop. 1,674

Living in Little Plumstead: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Little Plumstead is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the NR13 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Little Plumstead sits 8 points above the NR13 district figure of 64/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (15), lifestyle (17), schools (20) and transport (20). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR13 postcode district.

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Little Plumstead scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
83 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 72 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Warner Way 48 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Old Hall Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Little Plumstead Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary
    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
15
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital7.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital40.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBlofield Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,808 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.2%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Brundall Gardens 1.8 mi
Salhouse 2 mi
Brundall 2.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£286k £302k £320k £337k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blofield Heath 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lingwood 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Plumstead a nice place to live?

Little Plumstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Plumstead is 43/100, 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 Little Plumstead?

Little Plumstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 139 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Little Plumstead?

The current median house price in Little Plumstead is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

Little Plumstead in context

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Postcode districts in Little Plumstead

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