Town Pop. 338

Living in Swainsthorpe: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swainsthorpe is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NR14 postcode district.

The NR14 district averages 44/100, putting Swainsthorpe 10 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see NR14 postcode district.

34
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Swainsthorpe scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Swainsthorpe.
Or compare:
NR14 6AA NR14 7AA NR14 8AA NR14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
180.5 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 35 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Lime Kiln Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Alan Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ipswich Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.897 · PM2.5 6.827 · PM10 12.185 µg/m³
72
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department4.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital4.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital32.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryOld Mill Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,604 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)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.5%Student2.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
14
Norwich 4.7 mi
Wymondham 6.5 mi
Brundall Gardens 7.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

Places like Swainsthorpe Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Swainsthorpe, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swainsthorpe 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

Stoke Holy Cross 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Swardeston 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mulbarton 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Poringland 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tasburgh 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swainsthorpe a nice place to live?

Swainsthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swainsthorpe is 34/100, 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 Swainsthorpe?

Swainsthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Swainsthorpe in context

See the best places to live in Norfolk, ranked

Postcode districts in Swainsthorpe

NR14 44 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode