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Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston

About

Thurlton, Haddiscoe, and Geldeston are rural villages in the Broadland district of Norfolk, situated near the River Waveney. The area is characterised by open farmland, waterways, and marshland, with Thurlton and Haddiscoe lying close to the Haddiscoe Cut, a canal linking the Rivers Yare and Waveney. The landscape is flat, typical of the Norfolk Broads, with scattered woodlands and hedgerows.

Geldeston, further west, sits along the Waveney Valley and is known for its historic pub, the Geldeston Locks Inn, which overlooks the river. The villages are connected by narrow country lanes, with Haddiscoe featuring a railway station on the Norwich-Lowestoft line. The area is sparsely populated, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes, and offers quiet, rural living with easy access to the Broads network for boating and wildlife spotting.

Area overview

On average Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston is £45,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Thurlton, Haddiscoe & Geldeston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
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