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Living in Worlingham: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Worlingham is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the NR34 postcode district.

It scores 8 points above the NR34 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On transport specifically, Worlingham sits 8 points above the NR34 district figure of 39/100. Safety (92) and broadband (81) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NR34 postcode district.

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Worlingham scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
89.1 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 142 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Goose Green West 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Beccles Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Beccles High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19 mi
Ipswich Hospital31 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBeccles Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,402 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired33.7%Student2.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary28.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
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
47
Beccles 1.5 mi
Brampton 4.1 mi
Oulton Broad South 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
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 £297,500 32
Detached £355,000 22
Semi-detached £239,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£232k £277k £324k £369k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Beccles 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barnby and North Cove 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (South Norfolk) 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Peter 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Geldeston 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Haddiscoe 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wrentham 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ellingham and Kirby Cane 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kessingland 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
Lowestoft 57 5.8 mi away ⇄
Thurlton 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wangford 40 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Worlingham a nice place to live?

Worlingham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Worlingham is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Worlingham?

Worlingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 302 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Worlingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Worlingham are Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Beccles Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Worlingham in total.

What are house prices like in Worlingham?

The current median house price in Worlingham is £297,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000, semi-detached £239,250. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Worlingham in context

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Postcode districts in Worlingham

NR34 47 ⇄

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