Town Pop. 177

Living in Burnham Overy Staithe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burnham Overy Staithe comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE31 postcode district.

On environment specifically, Burnham Overy Staithe sits 17 points above the PE31 district figure of 60/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (83). For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Burnham Overy Staithe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
446.3 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
↑ 494% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 647% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 595% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1029% 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
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.914 · PM2.5 6.291 · PM10 10.472 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department30.9 mi
Pilgrim Hospital31.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery1.4 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 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 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burnham Overy 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

Burnham Market 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wells-next-the-Sea 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 6.4 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 6.8 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 7.1 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 7.1 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 7.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 8.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnham Overy Staithe a nice place to live?

Burnham Overy Staithe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burnham Overy Staithe is 38/100, 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 Overy Staithe?

Burnham Overy Staithe 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.

Burnham Overy Staithe in context

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Postcode districts in Burnham Overy Staithe

PE31 42 ⇄

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