Town Pop. 748

Living in West Runton and Beeston Regis: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Runton and Beeston Regis comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100.

Below 30/100: schools (20) and healthcare (26). That puts West Runton and Beeston Regis in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR26 postcode district.

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West Runton and Beeston Regis scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
200.5 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 74 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cromer Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Margaret English Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital21.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department21.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital46.8 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 surgerySheringham Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,181 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate40.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired45.7%Student2.6%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership77.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
West Runton 0.4 mi
Sheringham 1.1 mi
Cromer 2.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,938 16
Detached £359,876 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£314k £354k £395k £435k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Aylmerton 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Sheringham 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
East Runton 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gresham 25 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cromer 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (North Norfolk) 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Roughton 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Overstrand 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Aldborough 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Southrepps 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Runton and Beeston Regis a nice place to live?

West Runton and Beeston Regis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Runton and Beeston Regis is 49/100, 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 West Runton and Beeston Regis?

West Runton and Beeston Regis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in West Runton and Beeston Regis?

The current median house price in West Runton and Beeston Regis is £355,938, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £359,876. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in West Runton and Beeston Regis

NR26 49 ⇄
NR27 45 ⇄

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