Town Pop. 1,718

Living in Clenchwarton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clenchwarton comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 43/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PE34 postcode district.

Against the wider PE34 district average of 37/100, that is 6 points above. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Below 30/100: healthcare (7), transport (26) and lifestyle (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE34 postcode district.

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Clenchwarton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clapper Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Rookery Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.11 · PM2.5 6.798 · PM10 11.781 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Clenchwarton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital21.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital28.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgerySt Clement's Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,124 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.2%Student2.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.4%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary34.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership83.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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
26
King's Lynn 2.2 mi
Watlington 6 mi
Downham Market 10.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£231k £307k £386k £462k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Terrington St Clement 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Winch 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Walpole Cross Keys 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Setchey 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tilney St Lawrence 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 29 5.9 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clenchwarton a nice place to live?

Clenchwarton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clenchwarton is 43/100, 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 Clenchwarton?

Clenchwarton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clenchwarton?

Among the top-rated schools in Clenchwarton is Clenchwarton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clenchwarton in total.

What are house prices like in Clenchwarton?

The current median house price in Clenchwarton is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%.

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Postcode districts in Clenchwarton

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