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Living in Holme next the Sea: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holme next the Sea scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the PE36 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 21 points above the PE36 district's 56/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (82) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PE36 postcode district.

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Holme next the Sea scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
357.5 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 21 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1337% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 621% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yarrow Drive 13 crimes
  2. 2 Downs Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lighthouse Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital22.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital36.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department36.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust8.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeacham Group Practice4 mi
GP capacity1,088 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate36.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired52.5%Student1.7%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)4.1%
Home ownership77.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
14
Skegness 15.1 mi
Havenhouse 15.3 mi
King's Lynn 15.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holme next the Sea 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

Old Hunstanton 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hunstanton 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Heacham 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 6.7 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Port 0 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holme next the Sea a nice place to live?

Holme next the Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holme next the Sea is 37/100, 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 Holme next the Sea?

Holme next the Sea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Holme next the Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Holme next the Sea

PE36 38 ⇄

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