Town Pop. 282

Living in East Rudham: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Rudham is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE31 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The PE31 district averages 42/100, putting East Rudham 10 points below its own postcode area. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
209.2 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 19 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Field Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Waterden Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.423 · PM2.5 6.614 · PM10 11.745 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Rudham CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.2 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Massingham Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity1,232 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate49.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired36.3%Student2.6%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership68%
Among the most-deprived 33% 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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
King's Lynn 13.7 mi
Watlington 17.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Rudham 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

West Raynham 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Massingham 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hempton 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sculthorpe 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 5.8 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 6.2 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Rudham a nice place to live?

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

East Rudham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Rudham?

Among the top-rated schools in East Rudham is Rudham CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Rudham in total.

East Rudham in context

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Postcode districts in East Rudham

PE31 42 ⇄

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