Town Pop. 1,285

Living in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk): Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE32 postcode district.

That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (6), lifestyle (6), transport (7) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE32 postcode district.

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Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
74.7 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 48 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grove Gardens 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Springvale 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Gayton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital28.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryGrimston Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,605 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.7%Student2.6%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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
7
King's Lynn 6.4 mi
Watlington 8.7 mi
Downham Market 12.5 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

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£268k £290k £314k £336k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Grimston 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pott Row 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 2.6 mi away ⇄
Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hillington 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Narborough 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Massingham 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 33/100, 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 Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is Gayton Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

The current median house price in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is £267,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average.

Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)

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