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Living in Norton (Isle of Wight): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norton (Isle of Wight) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That puts Norton (Isle of Wight) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO40 postcode district.

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Norton (Isle of Wight) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
617.6 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 54 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 895% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 805% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 510% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Colwell Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Martine Close 30 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital11.5 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital13.6 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre15.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBrookside Health Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,906 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate35.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed35.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired52.2%Student2.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership86.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Lymington Pier 3.9 mi
Lymington Town 4.2 mi
Sway 7.1 mi
J1 M27 15.3 mi
J1 M27 15.6 mi
J1 M271 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Norton (Isle of Wight) 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

Yarmouth 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Freshwater and Totland 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bouldnor 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Keyhaven 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lymington 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Milford on Sea 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shalfleet 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Walhampton and Portmore 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 5.5 mi away ⇄
Pilley 57 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton (Isle of Wight) a nice place to live?

Norton (Isle of Wight) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norton (Isle of Wight) is 49/100, 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 Norton (Isle of Wight)?

Norton (Isle of Wight) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Norton (Isle of Wight) in context

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Postcode districts in Norton (Isle of Wight)

PO40 49 ⇄
PO41 37 ⇄

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