Leeds vs Norwich

Which is better to live in? (2026)

51

Leeds

Yorkshire and The Humber

Grade D
61

Norwich

East of England

Grade CHigher Overall
Leeds: 2 wins|Norwich: 6 wins

Category Comparison

Leeds
Category
Norwich
51/100
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
BETTER61/100
25/100
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
BETTER48/100
40% Good/Outstanding
๐ŸŽ“Schools
BETTER53% Good/Outstanding
91/100BETTER
๐Ÿš†Transport
86/100
72/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
72/100
~ยฃ407/moBETTER
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ417/mo
70/100
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
BETTER72/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER41/100
25/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
BETTER48/100

Our Verdict

Norwich leads in 6 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, schools, broadband. That said, Leeds has the edge in transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leeds or Norwich better to live in?

Norwich leads in 6 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, schools, broadband. That said, Leeds has the edge in transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Is Leeds safer than Norwich?

Norwich scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Leeds (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Leeds or Norwich?

Leeds has 15 schools within 3km, with 40% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Norwich has 15 schools nearby, with 53% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Leeds or Norwich?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Leeds (~ยฃ407/month) compared to Norwich (~ยฃ417/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.