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Living in Hilgay: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hilgay scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the PE38 postcode district.

Against the wider PE38 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Hilgay sits 51 points above the PE38 district figure of 22/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE38 postcode district.

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Hilgay scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
102.1 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 46 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Regent Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Brady Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.368 · PM2.5 6.82 · PM10 11.795 µg/m³
74
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hilgay Riverside AcademyPrimary · 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
4
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital12.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge25.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHowdale Group Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity3,447 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.6%Student2.6%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.5%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.9%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership70.7%
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
Downham Market 3.3 mi
Littleport 7.3 mi
Watlington 8 mi
J31 M11 26.1 mi
J14 M11 26.4 mi
J13 M11 27.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hilgay 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

Denver 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Southery 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Downham Market 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wimbotsham 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barroway Drove 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilgay a nice place to live?

Hilgay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hilgay is 39/100, 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 Hilgay?

Hilgay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hilgay?

Among the top-rated schools in Hilgay is Hilgay Riverside Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hilgay in total.

Hilgay in context

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Postcode districts in Hilgay

PE38 45 ⇄

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