Town Pop. 190

Living in Stibbard: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stibbard is 30/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR21 postcode district, Stibbard ranks 10th.

It scores 9 points below the NR21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. That is 20 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), schools (5), lifestyle (6) and transport (11) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR21 postcode district.

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Stibbard scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
321.1 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 32 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 539% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highfield Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Wensum Court 10 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.456 · PM2.5 6.593 · PM10 11.587 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department17.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryFakenham Medical Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,758 patients per GP
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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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.2%Student3.4%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.9%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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
11
Sheringham 14.2 mi
West Runton 15.2 mi
Roughton Road 16.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stibbard 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

Great Ryburgh 30 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kettlestone 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hindolveston 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hempton 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Foxley 33 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stibbard a nice place to live?

Stibbard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stibbard is 30/100, 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 Stibbard?

Stibbard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stibbard in context

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Postcode districts in Stibbard

NR21 39 ⇄

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