Town Pop. 497

Living in Woodton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodton is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the NR35 postcode district, Woodton scores lowest.

Woodton is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NR35 district averages 43/100, putting Woodton 10 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. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR35 postcode district.

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Woodton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NR35 1AA NR35 2AB NR35 9AT NR35

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
74.4 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 13 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Woodyard Square 6 crimes
  2. 2 Suckling Place 4 crimes
  3. 3 Spring Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Woodton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department10.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital10.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital30.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryBungay Medical Practice4.3 mi
GP capacity1,334 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.3%Student3.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership77.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Buckenham 8.1 mi
Cantley 8.2 mi
Beccles 8.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Woodton 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

Hempnall Green 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seething 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brooke 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hempnall 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shotesham 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bungay 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Saxlingham Nethergate 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Alburgh Street 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Thurton 32 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodton a nice place to live?

Woodton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodton 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 Woodton?

Woodton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodton?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodton is Woodton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodton in total.

Woodton in context

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Postcode districts in Woodton

NR35 43 ⇄

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