Town Pop. 3,121

Living in Spixworth: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Spixworth scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NR10 postcode district.

Against the wider NR10 district average of 41/100, that is 7 points above. On broadband specifically, Spixworth sits 41 points above the NR10 district figure of 36/100. Safety (96) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NR10 postcode district.

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Spixworth scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
34.6 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 54 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 11 crimes
  2. 2 Beeston Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ivy Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Spixworth Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodland View Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
13
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital38.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Catton Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,968 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24%Apprenticeship9.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.6%
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
31
Salhouse 2.7 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 4 mi
Norwich 4.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,500 28
Detached £320,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£248k £294k £342k £388k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Frettenham 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horsham St Faith 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newton St Faith 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rackheath 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hainford 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpe End 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Waterloo 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Coltishall and Horstead 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Horsford 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hoveton and Wroxham 47 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Spixworth a nice place to live?

Spixworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Spixworth is 48/100, 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 Spixworth?

Spixworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Spixworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Spixworth is Spixworth Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Spixworth in total.

What are house prices like in Spixworth?

The current median house price in Spixworth is £312,500, around 10% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Spixworth in context

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Postcode districts in Spixworth

NR10 41 ⇄
NR12 41 ⇄

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