Town Pop. 3,702

Living in Upwell and Outwell: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upwell and Outwell comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 38/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the PE14 postcode district, Upwell and Outwell ranks 8th.

That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (8), schools (14), healthcare (15) and transport (19). For the surrounding area, see PE14 postcode district.

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Upwell and Outwell scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
125.3 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 220 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Burglary 28 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hall Dike 35 crimes
  2. 2 The Tramway 26 crimes
  3. 3 Glenfield Close 23 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Beaupre Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Upwell AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital20.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge25 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,326 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.7%Student2.8%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.2%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary33%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
19
Downham Market 6 mi
March 6.3 mi
Manea 7.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.8 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 28
Detached £302,500 16
Semi-detached £194,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£187k £264k £343k £420k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Friday Bridge 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Elm and Emneth 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Christchurch (Fenland) 15 4.0 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barroway Drove 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Welney 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 6.4 mi away ⇄
Downham Market 53 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upwell and Outwell a nice place to live?

Upwell and Outwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upwell and Outwell is 34/100, 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 Upwell and Outwell?

Upwell and Outwell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 464 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upwell and Outwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Upwell and Outwell are Beaupre Community Primary School and Upwell Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Upwell and Outwell in total.

What are house prices like in Upwell and Outwell?

The current median house price in Upwell and Outwell is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £302,500, semi-detached £194,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Upwell and Outwell in context

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Postcode districts in Upwell and Outwell

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