Town Pop. 155

Living in Hillington: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hillington scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE31 postcode district, Hillington ranks 12th.

The PE31 district averages 42/100, putting Hillington 10 points below its own postcode area. 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 (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Hillington scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
387.1 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 17 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1045% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 1835% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 397% 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
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital26.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital27.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryGrimston Medical Centre1.7 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 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 6.9 mi
Watlington 11.2 mi
Downham Market 15.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Hillington 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

Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pott Row 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Massingham 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 5.8 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillington a nice place to live?

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

Hillington 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.

Hillington in context

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Postcode districts in Hillington

PE31 42 ⇄

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