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Living in Brookville: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brookville scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the IP26 postcode district, Brookville ranks 6th.

That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), schools (7) and transport (10) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
563.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 702% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 840% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 543% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brandon Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Old Methwold Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 West End 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.462 · PM2.5 6.813 · PM10 11.784 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital9.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge28 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFeltwell Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,786 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
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)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student4.2%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership72.8%
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Lakenheath 6.2 mi
Brandon 6.4 mi
Downham Market 9.3 mi
J31 M11 29.4 mi
J14 M11 29.6 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 Brookville 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

Methwold 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Northwold 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Foulden 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Feltwell 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gooderstone 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mundford 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ickburgh 38 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookville a nice place to live?

Brookville has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brookville is 32/100, 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 Brookville?

Brookville is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Brookville

IP26 35 ⇄

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