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Living in Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) ranks 4th.

That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), schools (4), lifestyle (15) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
63.9 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 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Wood Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Walter Howes Crescent 10 crimes
  3. 3 Wormegay Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.182 · PM2.5 6.902 · PM10 12.159 µg/m³
73
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Inadequate
  • Middleton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.2 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.5 mi
Peterborough City Hospital31.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgerySouthgates and The Woottons Surgeries2.8 mi
GP capacity1,518 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
2.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired35.3%Student2.5%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the most-deprived 40% 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
16
King's Lynn 3.2 mi
Watlington 4.5 mi
Downham Market 8.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £302,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£273k £310k £348k £384k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

North Runcton 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
West Winch 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 2.1 mi away ⇄
Setchey 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pott Row 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shouldham 34 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 35/100, 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 Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

The current median house price in Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is £302,500, around 6% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)

PE32 33 ⇄

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