Town Pop. 240

Living in Postwick: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Postwick comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 69/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the NR13 postcode district, Postwick ranks 11th.

On economic health specifically, Postwick sits 13 points above the NR13 district figure of 64/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (10), lifestyle (20), healthcare (25) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
537.5 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 46 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 862% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 573% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maple Way 60 crimes
  2. 2 Boundary Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Maurecourt Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.292 · PM2.5 6.98 · PM10 12.167 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital38.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBrundall Medical Partnership2 mi
GP capacity2,952 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.6%Student2.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Broadland · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
26
Brundall Gardens 1.2 mi
Brundall 2.1 mi
Norwich 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Postwick 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

Surlingham 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Alpington and Yelverton 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Postwick a nice place to live?

Postwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Postwick is 40/100, 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 Postwick?

Postwick has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Postwick

NR13 44 ⇄

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