Narborough’s story
7 listed buildings, 1 of them Grade I
Historic England lists them inside Narborough’s built-up area.
13% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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NarboroughNorfolk
A village of 1,362 in Norfolk, East of England.
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Photo: Michael Garlick · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,362
Census 2021 · Breckland council
Median home
£263K
44 sales in 3 years
Median age
50.7
30% are 65+ · Norfolk 24%
Degree level
21%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
9%
of commuters · England 27%
Is Narborough a good place to live?
Narborough has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Its weakest is schools (D): primary results beat 15% of towns in England.
What makes Narborough stand out
The 3 things Narborough does most differently from other towns.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
9% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Listed buildings per 10,000 residents
History
1 Grade I, including Church of All Saints; 2.1 times the typical UK town for its size
Historic England’s list, October 2026.
Residents 65 and over
Who lives here
30% are 65 or over
Against 18% across England’s towns
How Narborough grades
Each subject compared with the 2,160 UK towns with an overall grade (schools within England), ordered by how far Narborough is from typical. American towns are graded separately.
SchoolsPrimary results beat 15% of towns in EnglandDOpen →Jobs & incomeMean household income £51,987; 3.4% of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefitsDOpen →WalkabilityC−Open →Hazard risk0.7% of homes at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers or the seaC+Open →HealthLife expectancy 81.2 for men, 83 for womenC+Open →SafetyB−Open →Cost of livingMedian sale £262,500, 5.3 years of area income; rent £928 a monthB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
History13% of homes built before 1919C+Open →Outdoors100% live within 400 m of a park; 3.8 ha of public green space per 1,000 residentsB−Open →Civic life3.7 local charities per 1,000 residents; 0% live within 1 km of a libraryBOpen →
How TownRatings grades towns →
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Narborough.
Who lives here
An older town: 30% of people in Narborough are 65 or over, more than in Norfolk’s towns or England’s towns
In the comparison, Narborough comes above both Norfolk’s towns (24%) and England’s towns (18%). Those aged 15 to 24 account for 7.6% of residents. Narborough has a median age of 50.7.
50.7median age
NarboroughNorfolkEngland
Ages · share of residents
30%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications23%
Apprenticeship8%
A levels or similar17%
Degree level21%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
About 95 men for every 100 women. Across England, 51% of residents are women.
| Narborough | Norfolk | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 7.6% | 11% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 20% | 24% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 26% | 26% | 25% |
| 65+ | 30% | 24% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Degree level | 21% | 26% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · Norfolk and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
SchoolsD
Results at Narborough’s schools trail 90% of towns in England
Its one school is below.
DSchool Grade
| School | Level | Pupils | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narborough Church of England Primary AcademyLargest primary schoolPrimary | Primary | 100 | C− |
Department for Education · GIAS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE resultsThe Schools page →
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Commuters in Narborough travel far: only 17% go under 5 km, fewer than in Norfolk’s towns or England’s towns
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 21% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
For Narborough, that is below both Norfolk’s towns (42%) and England’s towns (45%). 9% of commuters went to work on foot, by bike or by public transport at the census.
9%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving88%
Bus4%
On foot4%
Bicycle1%
17%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
21%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£52K
mean household income, before tax
3.4%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
C−
Walkability: more walkable than 17% of UK towns
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
History
More of the land in Narborough is conservation area than in Norfolk’s towns or England’s towns: 53%
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
Narborough sits above both Norfolk’s towns (5%) and England’s towns (7%) on this measure. Narborough’s listed buildings include Church of All Saints, Grade I. Narborough has 7 listed buildings on Historic England’s list: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II*.
7listed buildingsC+History Grade
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I1
Grade II*1
Grade II5
Among them · Grade I
- Church of All Saints Grade I
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
13%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
51
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
Health
More people in Narborough say their health is bad than in Norfolk’s towns or across England’s towns: 8.2%
That puts Narborough above both Norfolk’s towns (5.6%) and England’s towns (5.2%). Narborough has no GP practice of its own; the nearest is 4.7 miles away. These answers aren’t adjusted for age, so young towns look healthier; the Health Grade uses age-adjusted measures, including life expectancy and early deaths.
76%good or very good healthC+Health Grade
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 76%Fair 16%Bad or very bad 8%
| Census 2021 | Narborough | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 76% | 79% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 22% | 20% | 17% |
81.2
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
83
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL
Safety
Violent crime runs high in Narborough: 26.2 per 1,000 residents a year, above Norfolk’s towns and England’s towns
On this, Narborough is above both Norfolk’s towns (18.9) and England’s towns (22). Police recorded 68 crimes inside Narborough’s built-up area in the 12 months to August 2026, plus 25 reports of anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences were 51% of the crimes; the police category includes harassment and stalking.
26.2violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a yearB−Safety Grade
Compared with UK towns its sizeLess crime per resident than 25% of the 1,541 UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people: more crime than most for its size. Context only, not part of the grade.
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual35
Damage & arson12
Other theft8
Public order2
Burglary2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft2
Weapons2
Anti-social25
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
26.2
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
8.6
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
9.1
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
68
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL
HousingCost of living grade B−
Private renting is less common in Narborough than in Norfolk’s towns or across England’s towns: 10%
71% of households own their home, above both Norfolk’s towns (64%) and England’s towns (61%).
£263Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
Narborough£263K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £283,000 | 34 |
| Semi-detached | £215,000 | 9 |
71%
of households own their home · England 61%
10%
rent privately · England 21%
£928
average private rent a month, Breckland council area
£2,370
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Nearby attractions
All attractions →Narborough Museum & Heritage Centre and 2 more in and around Narborough
Museums, castles, gardens and days out in and near Narborough. Best known first.
MuseumMuseumNarborough Museum & Heritage Centrein townHistoric siteHistoric sitePanavia Tornado GR13.5 km outside town, to the southwestCastleCastlePentney Abbey Gatehouse4.3 km outside town, to the west
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Narborough
15pages on Narborough
The big questions
SafetyB−26.2 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingB−Median home £263K · rent £928 a monthHousing13 sold in 12 months · busiest street Old Vicarage ParkSchoolsD1 state schoolHealthC+Life expectancy 81.2 (men), 83 (women)Work & commuteD40% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazardsC+0.7% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Out and about
Narborough’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
MarhamGaytonSwaffhamWest WinchWatlingtonStoke FerryNectonNarborough
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narborough | 1,362 | — | — | B− | B− | C+ |
| Marham | 2,608 | 2.6 | A− | B− | A+ | B |
| Gayton | 1,522 | 4.3 | — | C− | B− | B− |
| Swaffham | 8,434 | 5.2 | D | C+ | C | C− |
| West Winch | 2,828 | 7.6 | C+ | D | A− | B |
| Watlington | 2,593 | 8.1 | D | C | B+ | C |
| Stoke Ferry | 1,191 | 8.4 | — | D | B+ | C |
| Necton | 1,742 | 8.4 | — | C+ | A | B− |
Gayton, Stoke Ferry and Necton have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about Narborough
How many listed buildings are there in Narborough?
That is 2.1 times the typical UK town for its size. Its Grade I building is Church of All Saints.
Are schools in Narborough good?
Primary results trail 85% of towns in England (Department for Education, Key Stage 2). One state school is inside the town; places are handled by Norfolk council.
Is Narborough safe?
Burglary was rare, with 2 reports in the year.
About Narborough
Village in Norfolk, England
Narborough is a built-up area of 1,362 people, in the Breckland council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 1,362 (Census 2021)
- Council
- Breckland
- County
- Norfolk
- Region
- East of England
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
- ONS code
- E63002451
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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