Town Pop. 184

Living in Stanhoe: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanhoe scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 44/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the PE31 postcode district.

Against the wider PE31 district average of 42/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Stanhoe sits 43 points above the PE31 district figure of 24/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PE31 postcode district.

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Stanhoe scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
358.7 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 34 crimes
↑ 455% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 986% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Monks Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hyde Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Fakenham Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.089 · PM2.5 6.523 · PM10 11.376 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital29.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital29.6 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department29.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Burnhams Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity712 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate47.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.5%Unemployed3.1%Retired37.6%Student2.4%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the most-deprived 30% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
King's Lynn 15.3 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 Stanhoe 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

Bircham Newton 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burnham Market 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wicken Green Village 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burnham Overy Staithe 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Thornham 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanhoe a nice place to live?

Stanhoe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanhoe is 36/100, 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 Stanhoe?

Stanhoe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stanhoe in context

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Postcode districts in Stanhoe

PE31 42 ⇄

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