Town Pop. 2,920

Living in Mulbarton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mulbarton is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the NR14 postcode district, Mulbarton ranks 8th.

Mulbarton is a place of extremes: 96/100 for safety against 4/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (96) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NR14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
39.4 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 50 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Shoplifting 6 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cuckoofield Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Old Rectory Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Pheasant Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mulbarton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department3.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital3.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital30.8 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%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Humbleyard Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity2,061 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.1%Student2.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Wymondham 5 mi
Norwich 5.7 mi
Spooner Row 6.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £321,250 32
Detached £405,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£253k £335k £419k £501k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bracon Ash 39 0.7 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashwellthorpe 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mulbarton a nice place to live?

Mulbarton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mulbarton is 41/100, 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 Mulbarton?

Mulbarton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mulbarton?

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

What are house prices like in Mulbarton?

The current median house price in Mulbarton is £321,250, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mulbarton in context

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Postcode districts in Mulbarton

NR14 44 ⇄

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