Town Pop. 2,518

Living in Feltwell: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Feltwell is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the IP26 postcode district, Feltwell ranks 2nd.

It scores 5 points above the IP26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 35/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP26 postcode district.

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Feltwell scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
42.9 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 53 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Whitedike Drove 9 crimes
  2. 2 Cross Drove 8 crimes
  3. 3 Adders Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, FeltwellPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital5.8 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge23.9 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus26.3 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,605 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.5%Student3.6%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)21%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership63%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
10
Lakenheath 2.7 mi
Brandon 4.9 mi
Shippea Hill 6 mi
J31 M11 25.9 mi
J14 M11 26 mi
J13 M11 26.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
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 £272,500 20
Detached £287,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£219k £254k £290k £325k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hockwold cum Wilton 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Methwold 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brookville 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Weeting 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Northwold 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lakenheath 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Brandon (West Suffolk) 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Little Eriswell 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Mundford 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Feltwell a nice place to live?

Feltwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Feltwell is 40/100, 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 Feltwell?

Feltwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Feltwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Feltwell is Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Feltwell in total.

What are house prices like in Feltwell?

The current median house price in Feltwell is £272,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Feltwell in context

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Postcode districts in Feltwell

IP26 35 ⇄

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