Town Pop. 2,728

Living in Mundesley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mundesley scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Mundesley most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 38/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Mundesley places 3rd of 11 in the NR11 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Mundesley sits 17 points above the NR11 district figure of 21/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NR11 postcode district.

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Mundesley scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
57.2 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 86 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 34 crimes
  2. 2 Town End 16 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 14 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Mundesley Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mundesley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital49.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 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 capacity1,427 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate36.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired45.5%Student3.3%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.3%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)4.5%
Home ownership68.2%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
27
Gunton 3.4 mi
North Walsham 4.6 mi
Roughton Road 6.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 23
Detached £381,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£239k £314k £392k £467k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Knapton 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Trunch 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Paston 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trimingham 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bacton 26 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southrepps 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Walsham 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Overstrand 30 4.6 mi away ⇄
Roughton 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cromer 45 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mundesley a nice place to live?

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

Mundesley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mundesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Mundesley is Mundesley Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mundesley in total.

What are house prices like in Mundesley?

The current median house price in Mundesley is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £381,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mundesley in context

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Postcode districts in Mundesley

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