Town Pop. 123

Living in Neatishead: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Neatishead comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NR12 postcode district.

On environment specifically, Neatishead sits 22 points above the NR12 district figure of 55/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see NR12 postcode district.

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Neatishead scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
471.5 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 22 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 818% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 499% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Leeds Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.816 · PM2.5 6.683 · PM10 11.639 µg/m³
73
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Neatishead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department13 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital13.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital45.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,295 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate44.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired43%Student1.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Hoveton and Wroxham 3 mi
Worstead 4 mi
Salhouse 5.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Neatishead 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

Butcher's Common 34 0.6 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Neatishead a nice place to live?

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

Neatishead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Neatishead?

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

Neatishead in context

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Postcode districts in Neatishead

NR12 41 ⇄

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