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Living in Runcton Holme: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Runcton Holme scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the PE33 postcode district, Runcton Holme ranks 12th.

That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (6), schools (8), healthcare (11) and transport (14) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE33 postcode district.

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Runcton Holme scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
93.2 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 12 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Vehicle crime 1 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Watlington Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 Common Road 2 crimes
  3. 3 Castle Road 2 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.638 · PM2.5 6.786 · PM10 11.658 µg/m³
74
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Holy Cross Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18.8 mi
Peterborough City Hospital28.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital28.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWatlington Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
9.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired33.6%Student2.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
14
Watlington 1.3 mi
Downham Market 3.6 mi
King's Lynn 6.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Runcton Holme 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

Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 29 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wimbotsham 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Setchey 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shouldham 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Downham Market 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barroway Drove 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Winch 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Runcton Holme a nice place to live?

Runcton Holme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Runcton Holme is 32/100, 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 Runcton Holme?

Runcton Holme 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 Runcton Holme?

Among the top-rated schools in Runcton Holme is Holy Cross Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Runcton Holme in total.

Runcton Holme in context

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Postcode districts in Runcton Holme

PE33 36 ⇄

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