Town Pop. 117

Living in Wiveton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wiveton is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 8 places sharing the NR25 postcode district, Wiveton scores lowest.

The NR25 district averages 38/100, putting Wiveton 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 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 (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR25 postcode district.

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Wiveton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
641 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 32 crimes
↑ 721% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1555% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 906% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 2035% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Holt Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.203 · PM2.5 6.449 · PM10 11.276 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department23.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital43.3 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 surgeryHolt Medical Practice4 mi
GP capacity1,004 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
71.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate43%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43%Unemployed1.7%Retired42%Student2.7%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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

Transport
6
Sheringham 7.3 mi
West Runton 8.8 mi
Cromer 10.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wiveton 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

Cley next the Sea 44 0.5 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (North Norfolk) 34 1.0 mi away ⇄
Salthouse 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langham (North Norfolk) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Holt (North Norfolk) 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
High Kelling 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Binham 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (North Norfolk) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Edgefield 38 6.3 mi away ⇄
Melton Constable 34 6.3 mi away ⇄
Thursford Green 0 6.6 mi away ⇄
Briston 35 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wiveton a nice place to live?

Wiveton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wiveton is 33/100, 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 Wiveton?

Wiveton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wiveton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wiveton is Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wiveton in total.

Wiveton in context

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Postcode districts in Wiveton

NR25 38 ⇄

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