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Living in Burnham Market: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burnham Market comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE31 postcode district, Burnham Market ranks 9th.

On healthcare specifically, Burnham Market sits 17 points above the PE31 district figure of 13/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE31 postcode district.

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Burnham Market scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
136.2 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 35 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Walk 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lowe'S Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Burnham Market Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department30.2 mi
Pilgrim Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity498 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate44.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.5%Unemployed3.4%Retired39.3%Student2.3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership62.2%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
9
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

No nearby stations or motorway junctions found.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burnham Market 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

Burnham Overy Staithe 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wells-next-the-Sea 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 5.6 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 6.7 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 7.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnham Market a nice place to live?

Burnham Market has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burnham Market is 39/100, 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 Burnham Market?

Burnham Market is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burnham Market?

Among the top-rated schools in Burnham Market is Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burnham Market in total.

Burnham Market in context

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Postcode districts in Burnham Market

PE31 42 ⇄

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