Town Pop. 12,114

Living in North Walsham: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Walsham scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 11 places in the NR11 postcode district. The NR11 district averages 39/100, putting North Walsham 11 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 30 points above the NR11 district's 21/100. For the surrounding area, see NR11 postcode district.

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North Walsham scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NR11 6AA NR11 7AA NR11 8AA NR11 NR28

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
69.3 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 407 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 99 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Shoplifting 69 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 59 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 56 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 150 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 55 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 53 crimes
  3. 3 King'S Arms Street 41 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
32
4 schools in area
3Good1Ungraded
  • North Walsham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North Walsham Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • North Walsham Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Millfield Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital45.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,172 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 298 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired33.8%Student2.5%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.9%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership66.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
39
North Walsham 0.4 mi
Worstead 3.1 mi
Gunton 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 75
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £262,750 96
Detached £320,000 41
Semi-detached £258,750 22
Terraced £194,000 23
Flat / Maisonette £133,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£133k £211k £291k £369k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Knapton 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trunch 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Paston 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Mundesley 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bacton 26 4.3 mi away ⇄
Southrepps 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Badersfield 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Trimingham 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Erpingham 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Roughton 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Buxton (Broadland) 36 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Walsham a nice place to live?

North Walsham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for North Walsham is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is North Walsham?

North Walsham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 840 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Walsham?

Among the top-rated schools in North Walsham are North Walsham High School, North Walsham Infant School and North Walsham Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in North Walsham in total.

What are house prices like in North Walsham?

The current median house price in North Walsham is £262,750, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £258,750, terraced £194,000, flat £133,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 96 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

North Walsham in context

See where North Walsham ranks among the best places to live in Norfolk

Postcode districts in North Walsham

NR11 39 ⇄
NR28 45 ⇄

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