Town Pop. 252

Living in North Creake: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Creake scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 39/100 against a town median of 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the NR21 postcode district, North Creake ranks 4th.

Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the NR21 district's 19/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR21 postcode district.

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North Creake scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
313.5 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 35 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 694% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Walk 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lowe'S Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.119 · PM2.5 6.53 · PM10 11.366 µg/m³
75
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
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital27.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department27.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital32.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity498 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate44.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.5%Unemployed3.4%Retired39.3%Student2.3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership62.2%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
King's Lynn 18.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 North Creake 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

Burnham Market 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Burnham Overy Staithe 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sculthorpe 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Wells-next-the-Sea 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Creake a nice place to live?

North Creake has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Creake 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 North Creake?

North Creake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

North Creake in context

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Postcode districts in North Creake

NR21 39 ⇄

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