Town Pop. 216

Living in Sea Palling: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sea Palling comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Sea Palling places 13th of 15 in the NR12 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the NR12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
319.4 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 38 crimes
↑ 428% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Binsley Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Common Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.648 · PM2.5 6.419 · PM10 11.293 µg/m³
75
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital51.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryStalham Staithe Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,174 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired36.6%Student3.3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.5%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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
7
Worstead 8.2 mi
North Walsham 9.2 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 9.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sea Palling 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

Eccles on Sea 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stalham 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bacton 26 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Palling a nice place to live?

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

Sea Palling is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Sea Palling in context

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Postcode districts in Sea Palling

NR12 41 ⇄

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