Town Pop. 2,582

Living in Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) places 2nd of 15 in the PE33 postcode district.

The PE33 district averages 36/100, putting Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 7 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) sits 20 points above the PE33 district figure of 11/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE33 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 12 crimes
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  1. 1 Church Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Challis Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.769 · PM2.5 6.843 · PM10 11.751 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Watlington Community 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
31
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital19.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital27.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital28.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,663 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.8%Student2.5%Other inactive9.7%
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary31%
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
27
Watlington 0.4 mi
Downham Market 4.7 mi
King's Lynn 5.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £255,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£214k £251k £289k £326k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) a nice place to live?

Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 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 Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is Watlington Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

The current median house price in Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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