Town Pop. 776

Living in Marshland St James: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marshland St James comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the PE14 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 27 points above the PE14 district's 64/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE14 postcode district.

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Marshland St James scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
143 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 58 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Hickathrift Field 16 crimes
  3. 3 Westfields 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.731 · PM2.5 6.794 · PM10 11.71 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Marshland St James Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · 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
11
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital22.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgerySt Johns Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity916 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.4%Student2.2%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.7%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary34.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the most-deprived 24% 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
9
Watlington 5.2 mi
Downham Market 6.4 mi
King's Lynn 8.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 25.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 26 mi
J16 A1(M) 26 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Marshland St James 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

Walpole Highway 28 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tilney St Lawrence 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elm and Emneth 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Upwell and Outwell 34 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshland St James a nice place to live?

Marshland St James has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marshland St James 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 Marshland St James?

Marshland St James is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marshland St James?

Among the top-rated schools in Marshland St James is Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marshland St James in total.

Marshland St James in context

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Postcode districts in Marshland St James

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