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Living in Wereham: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wereham scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the PE33 postcode district, Wereham ranks 4th.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (8), schools (13), transport (15) and healthcare (21) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE33 postcode district.

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Wereham scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
169.7 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 37 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lynn Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Indigo Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.424 · PM2.5 6.799 · PM10 11.948 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital13.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge28.8 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital30.8 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%
Nearest GP surgeryBoughton Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,194 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.3%Student2.2%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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
15
Downham Market 5 mi
Watlington 7.3 mi
Lakenheath 9.8 mi
J31 M11 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Wereham 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

Wretton 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Ferry 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Denver 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hilgay 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Downham Market 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wimbotsham 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brookville 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shouldham 34 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wereham a nice place to live?

Wereham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wereham is 39/100, 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 Wereham?

Wereham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wereham in context

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Postcode districts in Wereham

PE33 36 ⇄

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