Town Pop. 283

Living in Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk): Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 32/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE33 postcode district.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), schools (7) and transport (10). For the surrounding area, see PE33 postcode district.

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Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
409.9 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 55 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 584% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brandon Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Old Methwold Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 West End 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.42 · PM2.5 6.935 · PM10 12.294 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital11.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital28.9 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department28.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBoughton Surgery2.1 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student4.2%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% 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
10
Downham Market 7.6 mi
Lakenheath 8 mi
Brandon 8.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 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

Stoke Ferry 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Wretton 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brookville 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Boughton (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Northwold 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Methwold 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Foulden 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gooderstone 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beachamwell 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is 32/100, 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 Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)?

Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) in context

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Postcode districts in Whittington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)

PE33 36 ⇄

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