Town Pop. 1,725

Living in Swanton Morley: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swanton Morley is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Swanton Morley places 7th of 13 in the NR20 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 18 points above the NR20 district's 55/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see NR20 postcode district.

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Swanton Morley scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
82.3 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 71 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Primrose Square 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Swanton Morley VC 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
9
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department11.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryTheatre Royal Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,958 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)66.1%
available across Breckland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.9%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Breckland · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,901
C £2,172
D £2,444
E £2,987
F £3,530
G £4,073
H £4,888
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
9
Wymondham 12 mi
Spooner Row 13.3 mi
Attleborough 14.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swanton Morley 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

Beetley 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Elmham 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Foxley 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bawdeswell 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gressenhall 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dereham 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lyng 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Clint Green 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Yaxham 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mattishall 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Foulsham 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hockering 32 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanton Morley a nice place to live?

Swanton Morley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swanton Morley is 35/100, 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 Swanton Morley?

Swanton Morley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swanton Morley?

Among the top-rated schools in Swanton Morley is Swanton Morley VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swanton Morley in total.

Swanton Morley in context

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Postcode districts in Swanton Morley

NR20 39 ⇄

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