Town Pop. 4,216

Living in Heacham: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heacham scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Heacham most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 16 places in the PE31 postcode district.

The PE31 district averages 42/100, putting Heacham 8 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the PE31 district's 24/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
39.4 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 73 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Beach 12 crimes
  2. 2 Canon Pott Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sunnyside Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Heacham Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Heacham Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital20.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital34.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital36 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,160 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate40.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.3%Unemployed2%Retired47.5%Student1.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary32%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.5%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
26
King's Lynn 11.1 mi
Watlington 16.8 mi
Havenhouse 16.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 45
Detached £340,000 24
Semi-detached £225,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£219k £269k £322k £372k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hunstanton 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Port 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Old Hunstanton 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 5.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heacham a nice place to live?

Heacham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heacham is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Heacham?

Heacham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heacham?

Among the top-rated schools in Heacham are Heacham Infant and Nursery School and Heacham Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Heacham in total.

What are house prices like in Heacham?

The current median house price in Heacham is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Heacham in context

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Postcode districts in Heacham

PE31 42 ⇄

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