Town Pop. 643

Living in Northwold: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northwold comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the IP26 postcode district, Northwold ranks 6th.

That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), schools (7) and transport (10) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see IP26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
180.4 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
↑ 157% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brandon Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Old Methwold Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 West End 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.308 · PM2.5 6.797 · PM10 11.713 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Norman Church of England Primary School, NorthwoldPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital10.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital27 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department27 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBoughton Surgery4.4 mi
GP capacity1,786 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student4.2%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Kings Lynn and West Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
10
Brandon 6.4 mi
Lakenheath 6.9 mi
Downham Market 10.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northwold 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

Brookville 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Foulden 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Methwold 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gooderstone 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mundford 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ickburgh 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Feltwell 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwold a nice place to live?

Northwold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Northwold is 32/100, 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 Northwold?

Northwold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northwold?

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

Northwold in context

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Postcode districts in Northwold

IP26 35 ⇄

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