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Living in Wortwell: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wortwell is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 41/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the IP20 postcode district, Wortwell ranks 4th.

Wortwell 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 IP20 district averages 39/100, putting Wortwell 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP20 postcode district.

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Wortwell scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
258.7 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 35 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Low Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Packway 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.283 · PM2.5 6.695 · PM10 11.937 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department14.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.7 mi
Ipswich Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHarleston Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,586 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across South Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.4%Student2.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.6%
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
5
Halesworth 8.2 mi
Brampton 8.5 mi
Beccles 9.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wortwell 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

Alburgh Street 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Harleston 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Metfield 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
St James South Elmham 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Needham 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Earsham 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pulham St Mary 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bungay 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fressingfield 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pulham Market 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hempnall Green 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ditchingham 45 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wortwell a nice place to live?

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

Wortwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wortwell in context

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Postcode districts in Wortwell

IP20 39 ⇄

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