Town Pop. 92

Living in Bircham Newton: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bircham Newton is 31/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 6/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 16 places sharing the PE31 postcode district, Bircham Newton scores lowest.

It scores 11 points below the PE31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Bircham Newton scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
717.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 1010% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 472% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 2074% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 952% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Monks Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hyde Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fakenham Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital28.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital29.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department29.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery5.8 mi
GP capacity882 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
6
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
25%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.5%Unemployed3.1%Retired37.6%Student2.4%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the most-deprived 30% 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
6
King's Lynn 13.4 mi
Watlington 18 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 None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bircham Newton 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

Great Bircham 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Burnham Market 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 6.1 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bircham Newton a nice place to live?

Bircham Newton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bircham Newton is 31/100, 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 Bircham Newton?

Bircham Newton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bircham Newton in context

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Postcode districts in Bircham Newton

PE31 42 ⇄

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