Town Pop. 4,188

Living in Poringland: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Poringland is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Poringland places 2nd of 18 in the NR14 postcode district.

Against the wider NR14 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points above. On healthcare specifically, Poringland sits 23 points above the NR14 district figure of 25/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
73.3 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 135 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 45 crimes
  2. 2 Overtons Way 13 crimes
  3. 3 Charolais Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Framingham Earl High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Poringland Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
48
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department4.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital4.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital34.9 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%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,451 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 181 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.3%Student2.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
28
Norwich 4 mi
Brundall Gardens 4.8 mi
Brundall 5.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £293,000 72
Detached £385,000 37
Semi-detached £289,250 18
Terraced £234,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£232k £310k £390k £468k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Alpington and Yelverton 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thurton 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Poringland a nice place to live?

Poringland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Poringland is 51/100, 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 Poringland?

Poringland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 307 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Poringland?

Among the top-rated schools in Poringland are Framingham Earl High School and Poringland Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Poringland in total.

What are house prices like in Poringland?

The current median house price in Poringland is £293,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000, semi-detached £289,250, terraced £234,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%. There were 72 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Poringland in context

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Postcode districts in Poringland

NR14 44 ⇄

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