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Living in Fincham: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fincham comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the PE33 postcode district, Fincham ranks 12th.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (4), lifestyle (5) and transport (13). For the surrounding area, see PE33 postcode district.

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Fincham scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
263.7 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 48 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Row 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bardolph Place 10 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.526 · PM2.5 6.79 · PM10 11.855 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
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 Hospital16.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department30.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBoughton Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,194 patients per GP
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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
5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.5%Student2.3%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership73.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Watlington 5.4 mi
Downham Market 5.5 mi
King's Lynn 9.3 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 Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fincham 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

Shouldham 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marham 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wimbotsham 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Runcton Holme 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Downham Market 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 43 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fincham a nice place to live?

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

Fincham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Fincham in context

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Postcode districts in Fincham

PE33 36 ⇄

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