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Living in Walcott (North Norfolk): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walcott (North Norfolk) scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NR12 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the NR12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR12 postcode district.

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Walcott (North Norfolk) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

123.6 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 19 crimes

↑ 60% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes

↑ 30% above national average

Public order 7 crimes

↑ 203% above national average

Possession of weapons 3 crimes

↑ 833% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes

↑ 24% above national average

other 5 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 The Walkway 7 crimes
2 The Street 5 crimes
3 Ostend Gap 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.809 · PM2.5 6.519 · PM10 11.393 µg/m³

Green Space 5

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.3 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.3 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital50.7 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

Nearest GP surgeryMundesley Medical Centre4 mi

GP capacity1,422 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

Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%

available across North Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

65.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

65.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate45.3%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed45.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired38.5%Student1.7%Other inactive11.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary28.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%

Home ownership73.6%

Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England

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

Bills

Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27

A £1,640

B £1,913

C £2,187

D £2,460

E £3,007

F £3,553

G £4,100

H £4,920

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

North Walsham 5.3 mi

Worstead 6 mi

Gunton 6.8 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars None

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walcott (North Norfolk) 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 Walcott (North Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Walcott (North Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walcott (North Norfolk) 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 Walcott (North Norfolk)?

Walcott (North Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 4,290 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Walcott (North Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Walcott (North Norfolk)

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