Town Pop. 162

Living in Barroway Drove: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barroway Drove comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the PE34 postcode district, Barroway Drove ranks 8th.

On safety specifically, Barroway Drove sits 14 points above the PE34 district figure of 77/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE34 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
469.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↑ 549% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 697% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 836% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 825% above national average
other 13 crimes
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  1. 1 Silt Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hootens Row 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.354 · PM2.5 6.728 · PM10 11.616 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital24.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge27.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Hollies Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,719 patients per GP
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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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed58.4%Unemployed3.3%Retired24.1%Student2.7%Other inactive11.5%
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical41.6%Routine & elementary26.6%
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)4.1%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
13
Downham Market 1.7 mi
Watlington 5 mi
Manea 9.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 27 mi
J16 A1(M) 27.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barroway Drove 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barroway Drove a nice place to live?

Barroway Drove has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barroway Drove is 36/100, 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 Barroway Drove?

Barroway Drove is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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