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Living in Ludham: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ludham is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR29 postcode district, Ludham ranks 10th.

The NR29 district averages 44/100, putting Ludham 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see NR29 postcode district.

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Ludham scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
133.6 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 52 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Laurels Crescent 11 crimes
  2. 2 Limes Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.356 · PM2.5 6.788 · PM10 11.781 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ludham Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital46.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,394 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate43.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired40.6%Student2.9%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary31.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)4%
Home ownership73.2%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
9
Acle 5.2 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 5.3 mi
Lingwood 6.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ludham 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

Potter Heigham 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Butcher's Common 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Margaret 40 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ludham a nice place to live?

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

Ludham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ludham?

Among the top-rated schools in Ludham is Ludham Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ludham in total.

Ludham in context

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Postcode districts in Ludham

NR29 44 ⇄

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