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Living in Sedgeford: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sedgeford is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the PE36 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 20 points above the PE36 district's 56/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PE36 postcode district.

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Sedgeford scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
222.2 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 25 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fishers End Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 The Cedars 9 crimes
  3. 3 Brickley Lane West 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.138 · PM2.5 6.585 · PM10 11.51 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital23.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital34.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department34.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeacham Group Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,160 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate46.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.9%Student2.2%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68%
Among the most-deprived 33% 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
10
King's Lynn 11.6 mi
Watlington 17.1 mi
Havenhouse 18.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Sedgeford 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

Heacham 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Snettisham 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ingoldisthorpe 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hunstanton 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Old Hunstanton 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Port 0 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sedgeford a nice place to live?

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

Sedgeford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Sedgeford in context

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Postcode districts in Sedgeford

PE36 38 ⇄

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