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Living in Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the PE33 postcode district, Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) ranks 6th.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Lifestyle (8), schools (13), transport (15) and healthcare (21) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE33 postcode district.

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Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
340.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 561% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lynn Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Indigo Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital13.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital29.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department29.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,194 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.3%Student2.2%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
15
Downham Market 6.1 mi
Watlington 7.8 mi
Lakenheath 9.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 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

Wereham 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gooderstone 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brookville 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Marham 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Northwold 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Foulden 32 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 37/100, 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 Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)

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