Happisburgh
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
Happisburgh at a glance
- House prices
- £351,900
- Middle65th percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 1st percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 36 per 1,000 residents
- Strong88th percentile
- Flood risk
- 64% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land95th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Happisburgh a good place to live?
Happisburgh may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in North Norfolk below.
Happisburgh and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Happisburgh | £351,900 | 36 |
| Holt | £338,750 | 86.1 |
| Poppyland | £340,000 | 28.7 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Happisburgh
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 36 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 88th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Happisburgh
House prices
- Median sale price
- £351,900
- Percentile
- 65th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Median of 20 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Happisburgh
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Happisburgh is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 16.4 per 1,000 residents: lower than North Norfolk (23.4) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Happisburgh | North Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 16.4 | 23.4 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9.2 | 7.4 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3.6 | 4.7 | 6.8 |
| Other crime | 3.1 | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| Public order | 2.6 | 3.7 | 6.6 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 0.5 | 6.7 | 18.1 |
| Vehicle crime | 0.5 | 0.6 | 5.3 |
| Burglary | 0.0 | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 0.0 | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Happisburgh
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Happisburgh
Flood risk
64% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 60.6% of the area. That is the 95th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Happisburgh
Transport
1st percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Happisburgh a good place to live?
Happisburgh may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Happisburgh safe?
Happisburgh ranks in the 88th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Happisburgh?
The median sale price was £351,900 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 65th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Happisburgh?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Happisburgh?
Nearby public profiles include Holt in North Norfolk and Poppyland in North Norfolk.
