Town Pop. 1,320

Living in Tilney St Lawrence: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tilney St Lawrence scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tilney St Lawrence most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Tilney St Lawrence places 2nd of 12 in the PE14 postcode district. The PE14 district averages 36/100, putting Tilney St Lawrence 7 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the PE14 district's 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE14 postcode district.

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Tilney St Lawrence scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PE14 0AA PE14 4BD PE14 7AA PE14 8AA PE14 9AA PE14 PE34

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
75.8 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 57 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Westfields 10 crimes
  3. 3 Aylmer Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.722 · PM2.5 6.812 · PM10 11.745 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Terrington St John Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital22.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital23.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity916 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.7%Student2.2%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.1%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary35.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the most-deprived 27% 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
12
Watlington 4.7 mi
King's Lynn 6.4 mi
Downham Market 7.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 27.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £250,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£210k £227k £243k £260k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Walpole Highway 28 1.5 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 29 3.9 mi away ⇄
Terrington St Clement 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Walpole Cross Keys 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Clenchwarton 43 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilney St Lawrence a nice place to live?

Tilney St Lawrence has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tilney St Lawrence is 43/100, 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 Tilney St Lawrence?

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

What are the best schools in Tilney St Lawrence?

Among the top-rated schools in Tilney St Lawrence is Terrington St John Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tilney St Lawrence in total.

What are house prices like in Tilney St Lawrence?

The current median house price in Tilney St Lawrence is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average.

Tilney St Lawrence in context

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Postcode districts in Tilney St Lawrence

PE14 36 ⇄
PE34 37 ⇄

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