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Living in Stoke Holy Cross: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Holy Cross scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NR14 postcode district. Below 30/100: schools (23), transport (25) and healthcare (28).

That puts Stoke Holy Cross in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR14 postcode district.

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Stoke Holy Cross scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
219.3 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 79 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 45 crimes
  2. 2 Charolais Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Henge Place 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Stoke Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department4.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital4.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Mill Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,451 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
25
Norwich 4.1 mi
Brundall Gardens 6.4 mi
Brundall 7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £302,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£251k £296k £343k £389k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Swainsthorpe 34 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Poringland 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Alpington and Yelverton 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Holy Cross a nice place to live?

Stoke Holy Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Holy Cross is 46/100, 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 Stoke Holy Cross?

Stoke Holy Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 202 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Holy Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Holy Cross is Stoke Holy Cross Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stoke Holy Cross in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke Holy Cross?

The current median house price in Stoke Holy Cross is £302,500, around 6% above the England and Wales average.

Stoke Holy Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Holy Cross

NR14 44 ⇄

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