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Living in Denver: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denver scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 78/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 48/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the PE38 postcode district, Denver ranks 2nd. Against the wider PE38 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Denver sits 56 points above the PE38 district figure of 22/100. For the surrounding area, see PE38 postcode district.

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Denver scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
233.1 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 46 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Regent Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Brady Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital14.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge27.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHowdale Group Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,719 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.6%Student2.6%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.5%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.9%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
10
Downham Market 1.3 mi
Watlington 5.9 mi
Littleport 9.1 mi
J31 M11 27.7 mi
J14 M11 28 mi
J16 A1(M) 28.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Denver 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

Downham Market 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hilgay 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wimbotsham 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barroway Drove 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Southery 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Runcton Holme 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denver a nice place to live?

Denver has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Denver 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 Denver?

Denver is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denver?

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

Denver in context

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Postcode districts in Denver

PE38 45 ⇄

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