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Living in Thurton: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurton comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Thurton places 17th of 18 in the NR14 postcode district.

The NR14 district averages 44/100, putting Thurton 12 points below its own postcode area. That sits 18 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). Wider context for the surrounding area: NR14 postcode district.

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Thurton scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
50.1 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 11 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Drugs 1 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beauchamp Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 Ashby Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Proctor Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Thurton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department9.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital9.6 mi
Ipswich Hospital35.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryChet Valley Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,543 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
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate46.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired38.9%Student3.5%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
10
Buckenham 3.2 mi
Cantley 3.7 mi
Brundall 4.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 10

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

Nearby places

Chedgrave 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rockland St Mary 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Alpington and Yelverton 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Loddon 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Surlingham 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cantley 28 3.8 mi away ⇄
Poringland 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hales 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brundall 50 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurton a nice place to live?

Thurton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thurton is 32/100, 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 Thurton?

Thurton 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.

What are house prices like in Thurton?

The current median house price in Thurton is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average.

Thurton in context

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Postcode districts in Thurton

NR14 44 ⇄
NR15 38 ⇄

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