Town Pop. 866

Living in Thorpe End: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thorpe End is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 46/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 19 places in the NR13 postcode district. It scores 8 points above the NR13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On transport specifically, Thorpe End sits 16 points above the NR13 district figure of 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR13 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Thorpe End scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
108.5 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 44 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Edgehill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Broad View 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hare Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.359 · PM2.5 7.151 · PM10 11.861 µg/m³
71
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department6.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital6.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital38.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThorpewood Medical Group1.3 mi
GP capacity2,799 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired22.4%Student4.3%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
46
Salhouse 2 mi
Brundall Gardens 2.8 mi
Norwich 3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £515,000 12
Detached £520,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£472k £488k £505k £522k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Rackheath 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Little Plumstead 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Postwick 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Salhouse 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Spixworth 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Trowse Newton 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Norwich 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frettenham 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpe End a nice place to live?

Thorpe End is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thorpe End is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thorpe End?

Thorpe End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Thorpe End?

The current median house price in Thorpe End is £515,000, around 81% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £520,000.

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Postcode districts in Thorpe End

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