Town Pop. 190

Living in Sculthorpe: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sculthorpe is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR21 postcode district, Sculthorpe ranks 6th.

That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (3), schools (4), lifestyle (7) and transport (11) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR21 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sculthorpe scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
431.6 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 40 crimes
↑ 532% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 834% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fakenham Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Barsham Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.294 · PM2.5 6.572 · PM10 11.502 µg/m³
75
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Sculthorpe Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 Hospital22.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department22.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryFakenham Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,105 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.2%Student3.1%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary30.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership54.9%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Sheringham 17.7 mi
King's Lynn 18.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Sculthorpe 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

Hempton 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Ryburgh 30 4.3 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sculthorpe a nice place to live?

Sculthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sculthorpe is 36/100, 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 Sculthorpe?

Sculthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sculthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Sculthorpe is Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sculthorpe in total.

Sculthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Sculthorpe

NR21 39 ⇄

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