Town Pop. 244

Living in Brancaster Staithe: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brancaster Staithe scores 42/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE31 postcode district.

On environment specifically, Brancaster Staithe sits 17 points above the PE31 district figure of 60/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
213.1 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
↑ 146% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 954% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 19% 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
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.855 · PM2.5 6.337 · PM10 10.607 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital28.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital32.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department32.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity498 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 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
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
11
King's Lynn 18.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brancaster Staithe 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 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Burnham Market 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burnham Overy Staithe 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 6.3 mi away ⇄
Old Hunstanton 37 7.1 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brancaster Staithe a nice place to live?

Brancaster Staithe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brancaster Staithe is 42/100, 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 Staithe?

Brancaster Staithe 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 Staithe in context

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Postcode districts in Brancaster Staithe

PE31 42 ⇄

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