Town Pop. 323

Living in West Walton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Walton scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places 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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West Walton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
560.4 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
↑ 672% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 898% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 566% 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
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.019 · PM2.5 6.83 · PM10 11.79 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 9 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 Hospital20.2 mi
Pilgrim Hospital21.5 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryClarkson Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,286 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 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 8.7 mi
Downham Market 10.1 mi
March 10.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 23.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Walton 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

Walton Highway 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Walpole Highway 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walpole St Peter and Walpole St Andrew 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gorefield 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Giles 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Walton a nice place to live?

West Walton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Walton 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 West Walton?

West Walton 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 West Walton?

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

West Walton in context

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Postcode districts in West Walton

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