Town Pop. 562

Living in Great Massingham: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Massingham comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Great Massingham ranks 13th.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Below 30/100: lifestyle (4), schools (5), transport (5) and healthcare (6). For the surrounding area, see PE32 postcode district.

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Great Massingham scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
106.8 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 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillington Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Great Massingham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital25.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department25.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity987 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.4%Student2.6%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership52.8%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
5
King's Lynn 10.9 mi
Watlington 13.7 mi
Downham Market 17.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Great Massingham 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 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Castle Acre 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hillington 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pott Row 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 34 6.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 6.1 mi away ⇄
Litcham 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 6.5 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Massingham a nice place to live?

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

Great Massingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Great Massingham in context

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Postcode districts in Great Massingham

PE32 33 ⇄

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