Town Pop. 1,048

Living in Newton Flotman: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton Flotman comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. Newton Flotman places 8th of 14 in the NR15 postcode district.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Lifestyle (9), schools (10) and transport (12) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

124 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 60 crimes

↑ 72% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Public order 12 crimes

↑ 77% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes

↑ 54% above national average

Burglary 8 crimes

↑ 117% above national average

other 18 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Lime Kiln Close 16 crimes
2 Long Lane 12 crimes
3 Alan Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.246 · PM2.5 6.923 · PM10 12.292 µg/m³

Green Space 35

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 5 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Newton Flotman Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department5.3 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital5.4 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.3 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 surgeryLong Stratton Medical Partnership3.3 mi

GP capacity1,465 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

Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%

available across South Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

79.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

79.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.9%Student3%Other inactive8.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary20.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership78%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 D

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Wymondham 6.2 mi

Norwich 6.5 mi

Spooner Row 7.3 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars None

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

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 Newton Flotman 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Flotman a nice place to live?

Newton Flotman has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton Flotman is 38/100, 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 Newton Flotman?

Newton Flotman is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Newton Flotman in context

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Postcode districts in Newton Flotman

NR15 38 ⇄

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