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Living in East Winch: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Winch scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. East Winch places 15th of 16 in the PE32 postcode district.

That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (3), schools (4), transport (5) and lifestyle (5) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE32 postcode district.

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East Winch scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
453.3 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
↑ 602% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 834% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 352% 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
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital28.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGrimston Medical Centre4.2 mi
GP capacity1,547 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
6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 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
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
5
King's Lynn 5 mi
Watlington 6.1 mi
Downham Market 9.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Winch 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

Ashwicken 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pott Row 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Winch 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Narborough 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Setchey 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Winch a nice place to live?

East Winch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Winch is 31/100, 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 Winch?

East Winch 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.

East Winch in context

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Postcode districts in East Winch

PE32 33 ⇄

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