City Pop. 193,346

Living in Norwich: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norwich scores 63/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 45/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On lifestyle specifically, Norwich sits 8 points below the NR1 district figure of 85/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
99.1 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 7,549 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2,610 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Shoplifting 2,176 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1,667 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 1,339 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3,813 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,155 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 513 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 439 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12 µg/m³
69
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 91
Sports Pitches Ample 142
Allotments Ample 14
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 48
Bowling Greens Ample 26
Playgrounds Ample 142

Services

Schools
69
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 78 in area
5Outstanding52Good5Requires Improvement16Ungraded
  • Chapel Break Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Jane Austen CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Lionwood Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Sparhawk Infant School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • White Woman Lane Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Avenue Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bignold Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bluebell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Catton Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cecil Gowing Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
70
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department0.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital0.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.9 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%
14 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,038 patients per GP
38dentists29pharmacies

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)76.6%
available across Norwich
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,137 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed3.5%Retired21.3%Student8.3%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership54.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Norwich · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
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
71
Norwich 1.3 mi
Salhouse 5 mi
Brundall Gardens 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
77
Pubs & Bars Ample 165
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 319
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 181
Retail Shopping Ample 1194
Takeaways Ample 215
Fitness Ample 66

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 1,403
Detached £350,000 286
Semi-detached £271,000 340
Terraced £240,000 485
Flat / Maisonette £147,750 292
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£145k £228k £314k £398k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Trowse Newton 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Costessey 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Taverham and Drayton 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich a nice place to live?

Norwich is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Norwich is 63/100, 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 Norwich?

Norwich has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 19,154 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norwich?

Among the top-rated schools in Norwich are Chapel Break Infant School, Jane Austen College and Lionwood Infant and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 78 rated schools in Norwich in total.

What are house prices like in Norwich?

The current median house price in Norwich is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £271,000, terraced £240,000, flat £147,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 1,403 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Norwich in context

See where Norwich ranks among the best places to live in Norfolk

Postcode districts in Norwich

NR1 61 ⇄
NR10 41 ⇄
NR13 44 ⇄
NR14 44 ⇄
NR2 66 ⇄
NR3 62 ⇄
NR4 66 ⇄
NR5 61 ⇄
NR6 64 ⇄
NR7 64 ⇄
NR8 53 ⇄
NR9 43 ⇄
NR99 69 ⇄

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