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Living in Newton St Faith: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton St Faith scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR10 postcode district, Newton St Faith ranks 2nd. The NR10 district averages 41/100, putting Newton St Faith 7 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Newton St Faith sits 61 points above the NR10 district figure of 36/100. For the surrounding area, see NR10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
191.2 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
↑ 263% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Norwich Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Barley Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 The Warren 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.098 · PM2.5 6.916 · PM10 12.037 µg/m³
72
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Faiths CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department6.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital6.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital37.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Catton Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,559 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2%Retired31.8%Student2.5%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership72.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
25
Salhouse 4.9 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 5.2 mi
Norwich 5.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton St Faith 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

Hainford 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hevingham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Haveringland 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Felthorpe 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Buxton (Broadland) 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton St Faith a nice place to live?

Newton St Faith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton St Faith is 48/100, 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 St Faith?

Newton St Faith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton St Faith?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton St Faith is St Faiths CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newton St Faith in total.

Newton St Faith in context

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Postcode districts in Newton St Faith

NR10 41 ⇄

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