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Living in Trowse Newton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Trowse Newton is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 39/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the NR14 postcode district, Trowse Newton ranks 4th. On lifestyle specifically, Trowse Newton sits 13 points above the NR14 district figure of 26/100. That puts Trowse Newton in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

253.2 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 54 crimes

↑ 160% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes

↑ 164% above national average

Shoplifting 24 crimes

↑ 394% above national average

Public order 14 crimes

↑ 245% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes

↑ 206% above national average

other 28 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Petrol Station 45 crimes
2 Charolais Close 12 crimes
3 Henge Place 8 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³

Green Space 50

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 36 within 4km

1Ungraded

Trowse 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

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department3.9 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital4 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital35.7 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Lakenham Surgery1 mi

GP capacity2,071 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

Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%

available across South Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

90.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate62.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed62.4%Unemployed2%Retired25.4%Student3.2%Other inactive6.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial56.6%Skilled & technical28.7%Routine & elementary14.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.3%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%

Home ownership69.5%

Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 C

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Norwich 1.2 mi

Brundall Gardens 4.3 mi

Brundall 5.1 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Trowse Newton 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Trowse Newton a nice place to live?

Trowse Newton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trowse Newton is 44/100, 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 Trowse Newton?

Trowse Newton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Trowse Newton in context

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Postcode districts in Trowse Newton

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