Town Pop. 724

Living in Thurlton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurlton scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Thurlton places 15th of 18 in the NR14 postcode district.

Against the wider NR14 district average of 44/100, that is 11 points below. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see NR14 postcode district.

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Thurlton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
158.8 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 73 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yarmouth Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Low Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Thurlton 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
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital15 mi
Ipswich Hospital35.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryChet Valley Medical Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,628 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.7%Student3.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Reedham 2.4 mi
Haddiscoe 2.8 mi
Cantley 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Thurlton 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

Haddiscoe 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 2.1 mi away ⇄
Reedham 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
St Olaves 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Loddon 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chedgrave 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 3.9 mi away ⇄
Freethorpe 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Geldeston 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurlton a nice place to live?

Thurlton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thurlton is 33/100, 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 Thurlton?

Thurlton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurlton?

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

Thurlton in context

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Postcode districts in Thurlton

NR14 44 ⇄

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