Town Pop. 571

Living in Walton Highway: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walton Highway is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 42/100 against a town median of 67/100. Walton Highway places 4th of 12 in the PE14 postcode district.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (9), transport (16), lifestyle (18) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Walton Highway scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
317 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 83 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 465% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 St Pauls Road North 22 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.952 · PM2.5 6.823 · PM10 11.814 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Marshland High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • West Walton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital21.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital21.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryClarkson Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,944 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2%Retired27.2%Student3.2%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.8%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary32.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
16
Watlington 7.6 mi
Downham Market 9.2 mi
King's Lynn 9.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 24.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 24.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 24.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walton Highway 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

West Walton 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Walpole Highway 28 1.7 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tilney St Lawrence 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elm and Emneth 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walton Highway a nice place to live?

Walton Highway has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walton Highway is 37/100, 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 Walton Highway?

Walton Highway has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walton Highway?

Among the top-rated schools in Walton Highway are Marshland High School and West Walton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Walton Highway in total.

Walton Highway in context

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Postcode districts in Walton Highway

PE14 36 ⇄

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