Town Pop. 161

Living in Ashwicken: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashwicken scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE32 postcode district.

That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (6), lifestyle (6), transport (7) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Ashwicken scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
596.3 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 48 crimes
↑ 795% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 902% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 855% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 1140% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grove Gardens 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Springvale 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital27.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital31 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGrimston Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,605 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
65.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.7%Student2.6%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Kings Lynn and West Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
7
King's Lynn 4.3 mi
Watlington 7.1 mi
Downham Market 11.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashwicken 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

East Winch 31 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pott Row 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hillington 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
West Winch 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Setchey 40 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashwicken a nice place to live?

Ashwicken has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashwicken is 33/100, 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 Ashwicken?

Ashwicken is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashwicken?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashwicken is Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashwicken in total.

Ashwicken in context

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Postcode districts in Ashwicken

PE32 33 ⇄

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