Town Pop. 385

Living in Brancaster: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brancaster is 43/100, built from 8 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE31 postcode district, Brancaster ranks 3rd.

Its environment score runs 16 points above the PE31 district's 60/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (8) and transport (11) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE31 postcode district.

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Brancaster scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
135.1 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 20 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 282% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Delgate Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 3.981 · PM2.5 6.408 · PM10 11.194 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital26.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital33.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department33.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust8.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity712 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate43.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired43.7%Student1.4%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership65.9%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
King's Lynn 17.6 mi
Skegness 17.8 mi
Havenhouse 18.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brancaster 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

Brancaster Staithe 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burnham Market 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burnham Overy Staithe 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Old Hunstanton 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brancaster a nice place to live?

Brancaster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brancaster is 43/100, 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 Brancaster?

Brancaster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Brancaster in context

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Postcode districts in Brancaster

PE31 42 ⇄

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