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Living in Walpole Cross Keys: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walpole Cross Keys comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PE34 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Walpole Cross Keys sits 15 points above the PE34 district figure of 77/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE34 postcode district.

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Walpole Cross Keys scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
420.6 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 53 crimes
↑ 583% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Folgate Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Chalk Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 French'S Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.965 · PM2.5 6.835 · PM10 12.214 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Walpole Cross Keys Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital19.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital24.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital27.8 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgerySt Clement's Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity3,336 patients per GP
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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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2%Retired24.3%Student2.7%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)21%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
19
King's Lynn 6.6 mi
Watlington 8.1 mi
Downham Market 11.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 28.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 28.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 28.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walpole Cross Keys 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

Terrington St Clement 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bridge 29 2.6 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Walpole Highway 28 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tilney St Lawrence 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Clenchwarton 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Little Sutton 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Mary 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walpole Cross Keys a nice place to live?

Walpole Cross Keys has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walpole Cross Keys is 38/100, 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 Walpole Cross Keys?

Walpole Cross Keys is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walpole Cross Keys?

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

Walpole Cross Keys in context

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Postcode districts in Walpole Cross Keys

PE34 37 ⇄

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