Town Pop. 3,525

Living in Stalham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stalham is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 39/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 36/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Stalham places 4th of 15 in the NR12 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Stalham sits 18 points above the NR12 district figure of 21/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

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Stalham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
80.9 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 106 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 46 crimes
  2. 2 Dace Terrace 22 crimes
  3. 3 Edmonds Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
36
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Stalham AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stalham High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stalham Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sutton Church of England Infant AcdemyPrimary
    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
39
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital48.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 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 capacity1,471 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 107 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired32.6%Student2.2%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.1%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary35.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Worstead 4.9 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 6.1 mi
North Walsham 6.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £239,250 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£161k £234k £309k £382k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sutton (North Norfolk) 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eccles on Sea 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sea Palling 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Butcher's Common 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Norfolk) 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stalham a nice place to live?

Stalham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stalham is 42/100, 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 Stalham?

Stalham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 285 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stalham?

Among the top-rated schools in Stalham are Stalham Academy, Stalham High School and Stalham Infant School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Stalham in total.

What are house prices like in Stalham?

The current median house price in Stalham is £239,250, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stalham in context

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Postcode districts in Stalham

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