Town Pop. 122

Living in Morton (Broadland): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Morton (Broadland) is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the NR9 postcode district, Morton (Broadland) ranks 7th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NR9 district average of 43/100, that is 8 points below. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
565.6 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 21 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1355% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 2009% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 985% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Felthorpe Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.199 · PM2.5 7.187 · PM10 12.217 µg/m³
71
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Great Witchingham Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital7.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital32.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryReepham & Aylsham Medical Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity2,388 patients per GP
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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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
65.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 3 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1%Retired30.7%Student2.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.8%
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Norwich 9.7 mi
Wymondham 10.4 mi
Salhouse 11.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Morton (Broadland) 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

Lenwade 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Weston Green 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Reepham (Broadland) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Honingham 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cawston (Broadland) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Queen's Hills 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bawdeswell 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morton (Broadland) a nice place to live?

Morton (Broadland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Morton (Broadland) 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 Morton (Broadland)?

Morton (Broadland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morton (Broadland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Morton (Broadland) is Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Morton (Broadland) in total.

Morton (Broadland) in context

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Postcode districts in Morton (Broadland)

NR9 43 ⇄

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