Town Pop. 597

Living in Wicken Green Village: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wicken Green Village is 41/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the NR21 postcode district.

Wicken Green Village is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NR21 postcode district.

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Wicken Green Village scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
124 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 32 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 River Court 6 crimes
  3. 3 Army Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Good
  • Blenheim Park AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital24.3 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department24.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs83%
Nearest GP surgeryFakenham Medical Practice4.8 mi
GP capacity863 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)50.7%
available across North Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.6%Student2.7%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.8%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66.2%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Norfolk · 2026-27
A £1,640
B £1,913
C £2,187
D £2,460
E £3,007
F £3,553
G £4,100
H £4,920
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
6
King's Lynn 16.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
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 Wicken Green Village 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

Sculthorpe 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
East Rudham 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hempton 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Creake 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fakenham 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Raynham 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stanhoe 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Colkirk 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bircham Newton 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bircham 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Little Walsingham 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Whissonsett 32 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wicken Green Village a nice place to live?

Wicken Green Village has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wicken Green Village is 41/100, 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 Wicken Green Village?

Wicken Green Village is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wicken Green Village?

Among the top-rated schools in Wicken Green Village is Blenheim Park Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wicken Green Village in total.

Wicken Green Village in context

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Postcode districts in Wicken Green Village

NR21 39 ⇄

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