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Living in Wimbotsham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wimbotsham scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the PE34 postcode district, Wimbotsham ranks 5th. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the PE34 district's 21/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see PE34 postcode district.

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Wimbotsham scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
345.3 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 48 crimes
↑ 370% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 393% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Row 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bardolph Place 10 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Wimbotsham and Stow AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge29.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Hollies Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,719 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)62%
available across King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.5%Student2.3%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership73.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Downham Market 1.6 mi
Watlington 3.6 mi
King's Lynn 9.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 29.9 mi
J31 M11 29.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wimbotsham 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

Downham Market 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stow Bridge 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Runcton Holme 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Denver 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barroway Drove 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Watlington (King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
Fincham 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shouldham 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hilgay 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wereham 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
West Dereham 0 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wimbotsham a nice place to live?

Wimbotsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wimbotsham is 40/100, 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 Wimbotsham?

Wimbotsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wimbotsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Wimbotsham is Wimbotsham and Stow Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wimbotsham in total.

Wimbotsham in context

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Postcode districts in Wimbotsham

PE34 37 ⇄

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