Town Pop. 1,164

Living in Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the PE14 postcode district, Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew ranks 7th.

On safety specifically, Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew sits 28 points above the PE14 district figure of 64/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE14 postcode district.

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Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
84.2 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 53 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 66% below 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 4.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Anthony Curton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital20.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital22.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgerySt Johns Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity916 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 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
Watlington 7.6 mi
King's Lynn 7.7 mi
Downham Market 10.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 26.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 26.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 26.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 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

Walpole Marsh 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Walpole Highway 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Walpole Cross Keys 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tilney St Lawrence 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bridge 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Terrington St Clement 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Mary 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew a nice place to live?

Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 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 Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew?

Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 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 St Peter and Walpole St Andrew?

Among the top-rated schools in Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew is Anthony Curton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew in total.

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