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Living in Hockwold cum Wilton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hockwold cum Wilton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Hockwold cum Wilton most outperforms the national norm: 78/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 8 places in the IP26 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the IP26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 35/100. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the IP26 district's 12/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP26 postcode district.

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Hockwold cum Wilton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
46.9 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 22 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Whitedike Drove 9 crimes
  2. 2 Cross Drove 8 crimes
  3. 3 Adders Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.289 · PM2.5 6.843 · PM10 11.797 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Iceni Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital4.6 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge23.8 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus26 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFeltwell Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,605 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2%Retired25.9%Student3.8%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.5%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership66.3%
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Lakenheath 1.2 mi
Brandon 3.4 mi
Shippea Hill 6.1 mi
J31 M11 25.7 mi
J14 M11 25.8 mi
J13 M11 26.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 14
Detached £285,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£254k £266k £278k £291k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Feltwell 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Weeting 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lakenheath 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brandon (West Suffolk) 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Eriswell 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Methwold 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brookville 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Mundford 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Northwold 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ickburgh 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Beck Row 42 6.8 mi away ⇄
Holywell Row 33 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hockwold cum Wilton a nice place to live?

Hockwold cum Wilton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hockwold cum Wilton is 42/100, 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 Hockwold cum Wilton?

Hockwold cum Wilton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hockwold cum Wilton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hockwold cum Wilton is Iceni Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hockwold cum Wilton in total.

What are house prices like in Hockwold cum Wilton?

The current median house price in Hockwold cum Wilton is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000.

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Postcode districts in Hockwold cum Wilton

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