Town Pop. 230

Living in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE32 postcode district, Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) ranks 6th.

On environment specifically, Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) sits 9 points above the PE32 district figure of 55/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (7), lifestyle (9), healthcare (14) and schools (17). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE32 postcode district.

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Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
65.2 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 6 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Drugs 1 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 1 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cliffe-En-Howe Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 Leziate Drove 3 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Hill Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.767 · PM2.5 6.704 · PM10 11.635 µg/m³
74
Green Space 41
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 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
14
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital26.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital31.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryGrimston Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,605 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed1.3%Retired37.2%Student2.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.1%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership84%
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
King's Lynn 5.2 mi
Watlington 9.4 mi
Downham Market 13.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 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

Pott Row 37 0.7 mi away ⇄
Grimston 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hillington 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ashwicken 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gayton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 5.7 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 34/100, 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 Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 9,038 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is Holly Meadows School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roydon (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) in total.

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

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

PE32 33 ⇄

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