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Living in Narborough: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Narborough scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Narborough ranks 15th.

That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Schools (4), transport (4), healthcare (8) and lifestyle (9) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Narborough scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
146.8 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 55 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Priory Place 33 crimes
  2. 2 Hill'S Close 25 crimes
  3. 3 Narborough Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.547 · PM2.5 6.82 · PM10 11.931 µg/m³
74
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Narborough Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital19.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital26.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department26.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPlowright Medical Centre4.8 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.5%Student2.5%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary31.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.1%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
4
Watlington 8.5 mi
King's Lynn 9 mi
Downham Market 10.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Narborough 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

Marham 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Castle Acre 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shouldham 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Swaffham 51 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 5.2 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Narborough a nice place to live?

Narborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Narborough is 31/100, 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 Narborough?

Narborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Narborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Narborough is Narborough Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Narborough in total.

Narborough in context

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Postcode districts in Narborough

PE32 33 ⇄

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