Town Pop. 437

Living in Swardeston: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swardeston comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 8/100 against a town median of 23/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NR14 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Swardeston sits 50 points above the NR14 district figure of 21/100. 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 (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
82.4 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 12 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Rectory Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Low Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Minnow Way 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.065 · PM2.5 6.869 · PM10 12.075 µg/m³
72
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department2.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital2.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Humbleyard Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,294 patients per GP
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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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2%Retired27.1%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
15
Norwich 4.3 mi
Wymondham 5.5 mi
Spooner Row 7.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swardeston 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

Mulbarton 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Swainsthorpe 34 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bracon Ash 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cringleford 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Holy Cross 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Flotman 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wreningham 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Colney 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hethersett 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Melton 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swardeston a nice place to live?

Swardeston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swardeston 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 Swardeston?

Swardeston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 6,208 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Swardeston in context

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Postcode districts in Swardeston

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