Town Pop. 787

Living in Sutton (North Norfolk): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton (North Norfolk) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the NR12 postcode district, Sutton (North Norfolk) ranks 5th.

Its schools score runs 13 points above the NR12 district's 22/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

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Sutton (North Norfolk) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
59.7 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 21 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wilson Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Staithe Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Neville Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.888 · PM2.5 6.68 · PM10 11.77 µg/m³
73
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Stalham AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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
27
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital48.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryStalham Staithe Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,471 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.7%Student2.6%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary32.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
10
Worstead 5.5 mi
Hoveton and Wroxham 6 mi
North Walsham 7.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton (North Norfolk) 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

Stalham 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Catfield 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hickling (North Norfolk) 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Neatishead 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Butcher's Common 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sea Palling 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eccles on Sea 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Happisburgh 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Horning 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton (North Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Sutton (North Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton (North Norfolk) 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 Sutton (North Norfolk)?

Sutton (North Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton (North Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton (North Norfolk) are Stalham Academy and Stalham Infant School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sutton (North Norfolk) in total.

Sutton (North Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton (North Norfolk)

NR12 41 ⇄

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