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Living in Strumpshaw: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Strumpshaw is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the NR13 postcode district.

That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). Below 30/100: schools (15), lifestyle (15) and healthcare (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
408.5 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 59 crimes
↑ 399% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 438% above national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
↑ 731% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 23 crimes
  2. 2 St Peter'S Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Church Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.218 · PM2.5 6.806 · PM10 11.882 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lingwood Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
27
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital10.3 mi
Ipswich Hospital40 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBrundall Medical Partnership1.5 mi
GP capacity1,808 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.9%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
30
Lingwood 0.9 mi
Buckenham 1.3 mi
Brundall 1.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Strumpshaw 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

Lingwood 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Damgate 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Acle 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Strumpshaw a nice place to live?

Strumpshaw has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Strumpshaw is 41/100, 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 Strumpshaw?

Strumpshaw is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Strumpshaw?

Among the top-rated schools in Strumpshaw is Lingwood Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Strumpshaw in total.

Strumpshaw in context

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Postcode districts in Strumpshaw

NR13 44 ⇄

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