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Living in Pott Row: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pott Row scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. No other settlement in the PE32 postcode district scores higher. Pott Row leads all 16.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (6), lifestyle (6), schools (9) and healthcare (19). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
115 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 42 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Hillington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Holly Meadows SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital25.6 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryGrimston Medical Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,605 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.4%Student2.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership68%
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
6
King's Lynn 5.2 mi
Watlington 9 mi
Downham Market 13.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Pott Row 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

Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 34 0.7 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hillington 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Massingham 32 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pott Row a nice place to live?

Pott Row has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pott Row 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 Pott Row?

Pott Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pott Row?

Among the top-rated schools in Pott Row is Holly Meadows School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pott Row in total.

Pott Row in context

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Postcode districts in Pott Row

PE32 33 ⇄

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