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Living in Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen: Liveability Score 29/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen is 29/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 10 places sharing the PE34 postcode district, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen scores lowest.

It scores 8 points below the PE34 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. That sits 21 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), lifestyle (6), schools (13) and transport (14). For the surrounding area, see PE34 postcode district.

29
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

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Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen scores 29 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
414.5 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 84 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 582% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Road 75 crimes
  2. 2 Lynn Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Stow Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.921 · PM2.5 6.798 · PM10 11.676 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Magdalen AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital20.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWatlington Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.9%Student2.6%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the most-deprived 34% 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
14
Watlington 1 mi
Downham Market 4.7 mi
King's Lynn 5.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 29.8 mi
J16 A1(M) 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 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

Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Runcton Holme 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Germans 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Setchey 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Winch 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wimbotsham 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tilney St Lawrence 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
North Runcton 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barroway Drove 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Blackborough End 34 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen a nice place to live?

Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen is 29/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen?

Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen?

Among the top-rated schools in Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen is Magdalen Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen in total.

Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen in context

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Postcode districts in Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen

PE34 37 ⇄

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