Town Pop. 308

Living in Upton (Broadland): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upton (Broadland) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Upton (Broadland) places 18th of 19 in the NR13 postcode district.

Against the wider NR13 district average of 44/100, that is 10 points below. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see NR13 postcode district.

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Upton (Broadland) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
84.4 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 14 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 4 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 3 crimes
  3. 3 Marsh Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.158 · PM2.5 6.763 · PM10 11.774 µg/m³
73
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department13.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital13.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital43.8 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 surgeryAcle Medical Partnership1.2 mi
GP capacity1,187 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)69.2%
available across Broadland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.2%Student3.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Acle 1.6 mi
Lingwood 3.4 mi
Brundall 5.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upton (Broadland) 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

Acle 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Damgate 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Walsham 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Margaret 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lingwood 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ludham 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Halvergate 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rollesby 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Strumpshaw 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blofield 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blofield Heath 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton (Broadland) a nice place to live?

Upton (Broadland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upton (Broadland) is 34/100, 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 Upton (Broadland)?

Upton (Broadland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 4,870 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upton (Broadland) in context

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Postcode districts in Upton (Broadland)

NR13 44 ⇄

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