Town Pop. 1,003

Living in Methwold: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Methwold scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100. Methwold places 5th of 8 in the IP26 postcode district.

That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), schools (7) and transport (10). For the surrounding area, see IP26 postcode district.

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Methwold scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

115.7 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 55 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

Other theft 12 crimes

↑ 94% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes

↓ 41% below national average

Public order 8 crimes

↑ 23% above national average

other 23 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Brandon Road 11 crimes
2 Old Methwold Road 10 crimes
3 West End 8 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³

Green Space 8

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

2 schools in area · 3 within 4km

2Ungraded

Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Ungraded
Iceni Secondary AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital8.7 mi

Urgent Care Cambridge26.9 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital28.5 mi

Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%

Nearest GP surgeryFeltwell Surgery3.1 mi

GP capacity2,605 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)62%

available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

32.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

32.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

97.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student4.2%Other inactive11.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary29%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%

Home ownership72.8%

Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Lakenheath 5.3 mi

Brandon 5.8 mi

Shippea Hill 8.7 mi

J31 M11 28.6 mi

J14 M11 28.8 mi

J13 M11 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Methwold 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Methwold a nice place to live?

Methwold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Methwold is 33/100, 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 Methwold?

Methwold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Methwold in context

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Postcode districts in Methwold

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