Town Pop. 728

Living in Castle Acre: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castle Acre scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE32 postcode district.

That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (4), transport (5) and lifestyle (5). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
133.2 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 50 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 24 crimes
  2. 2 Back Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Station Terrace 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.34 · PM2.5 6.719 · PM10 11.91 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Castle Acre Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital22.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department22.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust7.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryPlowright Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed3%Retired31.7%Student1.6%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary28.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership62.4%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
5
King's Lynn 12.4 mi
Watlington 13 mi
Downham Market 15.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Castle Acre 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

Sporle 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swaffham 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Narborough 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Massingham 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Necton 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Breckland) 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
North Pickenham 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 6.2 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 6.2 mi away ⇄
Mileham 33 6.3 mi away ⇄
Marham 34 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Acre a nice place to live?

Castle Acre has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Castle Acre is 33/100, 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 Castle Acre?

Castle Acre is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castle Acre?

Among the top-rated schools in Castle Acre is Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Castle Acre in total.

Castle Acre in context

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Postcode districts in Castle Acre

PE32 33 ⇄

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