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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Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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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 |
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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