Town Pop. 6,882

Living in Sheringham: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sheringham is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 44/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 51/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Sheringham in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NR26 postcode district.

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Sheringham scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
52 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 174 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Shoplifting 24 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 24 crimes
  2. 2 Montague Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Barchams Yard 16 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area
1Outstanding2Good
  • Sheringham Woodfields SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Sheringham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sheringham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital21.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department21.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital46.2 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,181 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 246 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate40.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired45.4%Student2.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.9%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Sheringham 0.3 mi
West Runton 1.5 mi
Cromer 3.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 36
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 70
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 59
Detached £435,000 26
Terraced £257,500 10
Flat / Maisonette £152,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£154k £278k £406k £530k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

West Runton and Beeston Regis 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Aylmerton 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
East Runton 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gresham 25 2.7 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (North Norfolk) 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cromer 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Roughton 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Aldborough 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Overstrand 30 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheringham a nice place to live?

Sheringham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sheringham 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 Sheringham?

Sheringham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 358 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sheringham?

Among the top-rated schools in Sheringham are Sheringham Woodfields School, Sheringham Community Primary School and Sheringham High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sheringham in total.

What are house prices like in Sheringham?

The current median house price in Sheringham is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000, terraced £257,500, flat £152,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sheringham in context

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Postcode districts in Sheringham

NR26 49 ⇄

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