Town Pop. 600

Living in Sporle: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sporle is 32/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 41/100 versus a median of 67/100. Sporle places 13th of 16 in the PE32 postcode district.

That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Schools (4), transport (4), healthcare (8) and lifestyle (9) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
241.7 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 55 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Priory Place 33 crimes
  2. 2 Hill'S Close 25 crimes
  3. 3 Narborough Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.401 · PM2.5 6.713 · PM10 11.741 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Sporle Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital20.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital20.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department20.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryPlowright Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.5%Student2.5%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary31.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.1%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
4
Watlington 14.7 mi
King's Lynn 15.1 mi
Brandon 15.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sporle 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

Necton 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Swaffham 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Pickenham 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Castle Acre 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashill 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bradenham 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 6.3 mi away ⇄
Narborough 31 6.3 mi away ⇄
Saham Toney 40 6.4 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sporle a nice place to live?

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

Sporle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sporle?

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

Sporle in context

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Postcode districts in Sporle

PE32 33 ⇄

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