Town Pop. 875

Living in Docking: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Docking comes out at 32/100 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. Docking places 12th of 16 in the PE31 postcode district.

Against the wider PE31 district average of 42/100, that is 10 points below. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
75.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Monks Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hyde Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fakenham Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Docking Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital26.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department30.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery5.2 mi
GP capacity882 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
36.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.5%Unemployed3.1%Retired37.6%Student2.4%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
King's Lynn 13.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Docking 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

Bircham Newton 31 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burnham Market 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Docking a nice place to live?

Docking has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Docking is 32/100, 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 Docking?

Docking is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Docking?

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

Docking in context

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Postcode districts in Docking

PE31 42 ⇄

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