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Living in Thornham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thornham comes out at 41/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Thornham places 2nd of 6 in the PE36 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 21 points above the PE36 district's 56/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see PE36 postcode district.

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Thornham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PE36 5AA PE36 6AA PE36 9BJ PE36

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
183.7 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 20 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 419% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 809% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Delgate Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital24.4 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital34 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department34.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryHeacham Group Practice4.8 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate43.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired43.7%Student1.4%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership65.9%
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
11
King's Lynn 15.4 mi
Skegness 17.1 mi
Havenhouse 17.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Thornham 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

Ringstead (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Holme next the Sea 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brancaster 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Old Hunstanton 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Docking 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sedgeford 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brancaster Staithe 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hunstanton 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heacham 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 5.7 mi away ⇄
Burnham Market 39 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornham a nice place to live?

Thornham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thornham is 41/100, 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 Thornham?

Thornham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Thornham in context

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Postcode districts in Thornham

PE36 38 ⇄

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