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Living in Roughton: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Roughton comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR11 postcode district, Roughton ranks 10th.

It scores 7 points below the NR11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR11 postcode district.

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Roughton scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
235.8 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
↑ 339% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Drurys Yard 16 crimes
  2. 2 Long Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.625 · PM2.5 6.528 · PM10 11.452 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

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

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 departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department18.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital18.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital46.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryAldborough Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,705 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.6%Student2.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
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
11
Roughton Road 2.2 mi
Gunton 2.5 mi
Cromer 3.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Roughton 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

Southrepps 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cromer 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aldborough 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Overstrand 30 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aylmerton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Runton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gresham 25 3.5 mi away ⇄
Erpingham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Trimingham 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Runton and Beeston Regis 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Trunch 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sheringham 51 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roughton a nice place to live?

Roughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roughton 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 Roughton?

Roughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Roughton in context

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Postcode districts in Roughton

NR11 39 ⇄

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