Town Pop. 4,166

Living in Long Stratton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Stratton comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 78/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the NR15 postcode district scores higher. Long Stratton leads all 14.

Against the wider NR15 district average of 38/100, that is 12 points above. On broadband specifically, Long Stratton sits 54 points above the NR15 district figure of 24/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.3 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 101 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 16 crimes
  2. 2 Lime Tree Avenue 14 crimes
  3. 3 Whooper Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 13 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Long Stratton High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Manor Field Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
33
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department8.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital8.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital29.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,495 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.7%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
24
Spooner Row 6.9 mi
Wymondham 7.1 mi
Attleborough 9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,500 43
Detached £326,250 14
Semi-detached £230,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£214k £262k £311k £358k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wacton 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Moulton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hempnall 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sneath Common 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tacolneston 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hempnall Green 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tibenham 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pulham Market 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tivetshall St Mary and Tivetshall St Margaret 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Stratton a nice place to live?

Long Stratton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Long Stratton is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Long Stratton?

Long Stratton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 222 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Stratton?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Stratton are Long Stratton High School and Manor Field Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Long Stratton in total.

What are house prices like in Long Stratton?

The current median house price in Long Stratton is £247,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £326,250, semi-detached £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Long Stratton in context

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Postcode districts in Long Stratton

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