Town Pop. 2,523

Living in Snettisham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Snettisham comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the PE31 postcode district, Snettisham ranks 4th.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (16), transport (19) and lifestyle (19). For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Snettisham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
52.3 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 68 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fishers End Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Grange Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Cedars 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.504 · PM2.5 6.709 · PM10 11.764 µg/m³
74
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Snettisham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital22.2 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33.1 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital34.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeacham Group Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,160 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate41.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired44.2%Student2.2%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary29.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
19
King's Lynn 9.3 mi
Watlington 14.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 22
Detached £372,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£275k £328k £383k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ingoldisthorpe 40 0.7 mi away ⇄
Dersingham 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shepherd's Port 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Heacham 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hunstanton 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Old Hunstanton 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hillington 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Snettisham a nice place to live?

Snettisham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Snettisham is 42/100, 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 Snettisham?

Snettisham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 132 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Snettisham?

Among the top-rated schools in Snettisham is Snettisham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Snettisham in total.

What are house prices like in Snettisham?

The current median house price in Snettisham is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £372,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Snettisham

PE31 42 ⇄

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