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Living in Setchey: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Setchey comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100. Setchey places 3rd of 15 in the PE33 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 19 points above the PE33 district's 56/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PE33 postcode district.

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Setchey scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
176.7 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 28 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orford Place 14 crimes
  2. 2 Ivy Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Birch Grove 3 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.237 · PM2.5 6.89 · PM10 12.258 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital29.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryWatlington Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.2%Student3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Watlington 2.2 mi
King's Lynn 3.9 mi
Downham Market 6.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Setchey 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

West Winch 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Middleton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
Runcton Holme 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shouldham 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Winch 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
King's Lynn 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Setchey a nice place to live?

Setchey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Setchey is 40/100, 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 Setchey?

Setchey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Setchey in context

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Postcode districts in Setchey

PE33 36 ⇄

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