About The Smeeth

The Smeeth is a small village located in Norfolk, England, within the PE14 postcode area. This rural community offers a peaceful environment, surrounded by the natural beauty of the English countryside. The village features a mix of traditional and modern homes, reflecting the area's development over the years. Local amenities are limited, but nearby towns provide essential services and shops. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open fields and agricultural land, making it an ideal spot for those who enjoy walking and exploring nature. The village is well-connected to larger towns in the region, allowing for easy access to more extensive facilities and attractions. Visitors can appreciate the simplicity of village life while being close to the amenities of urban areas.

School Ratings in The Smeeth

The Smeeth is served by 31 schools. Emneth Nursery School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in The Smeeth

Property prices average £310K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £320K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in The Smeeth

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in The Smeeth, with 8 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in The Smeeth

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, The Smeeth is among the more deprived areas nationally. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in The Smeeth

Most properties in The Smeeth can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,541 sales

Average Price £310K
£800 — £29.65M
Detached £320K 2,162
Semi £198K 858
Terraced £162K 209
Flat £83K 10

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary
3 Secondary
9 Other
Marshland St James Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 0.5 miles Walpole Highway Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Terrington St John Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 2.1 miles Emneth Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 2.9 miles Emneth Academy Primary Good 2.9 miles West Walton Community Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Marshland High School Secondary Good 3.2 miles Clarkson Infants School Primary Good 3.3 miles St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Primary Good 3.3 miles Meadowgate Academy 3.4 miles Ramnoth Junior School Primary Good 3.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in The Smeeth IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies The Smeeth as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
2/10
Health
4/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,717 Children (0-15) 17%
27,449 Working Age 60%
14,196 Older (60+) 31%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in The Smeeth 60 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in The Smeeth falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

25 Violence & Sexual Offences
8 Anti-Social Behaviour
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Burglary
4 Other Theft
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Drugs
2 Public Order
2 Other Crime
1 Weapons
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Watlington Train Station 5.6 miles
Downham Market Train Station 6.5 miles
Kings Lynn Train Station 8.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

St John's Fen End 0.9 miles Marshland St James 0.9 miles Tilney Fen End 1.4 miles Emneth Hungate 2 miles Walpole Highway 2 miles Ratten Row 2 miles Chequers Corner 2.2 miles Walton Highway 2.2 miles Tilney St Lawrence 2.2 miles St John's Highway 2.5 miles Terrington St John 2.6 miles Walsoken 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Fenland
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Elm & Christchurch
Constituency North East Cambridgeshire
Parish Elm
Region East of England

Streets in PE14 30 shown View all streets

Abington Grove 1 Abraham Drive 1 All Saints Close 1 Angle Road 1 B1101 1 Back Drove 3 Back Lane 1 Back Road 2 Bakers Road 1 Baldwins Drove 1 Bambers Lane 1 Baptist Road 3 Bar Drove 3 Bardyke Bank 2 Basin Road 3 Beaupre Avenue 2 Bedford Bank (East) 1 Begdale Road 3 Bellamy's Lane 1 Bells Drove 1 Belt Drove 2 Biggs Road 2 Birch Grove 1 Birdbeck Drive 1 Black Bear Lane 1 Black Drove 3 Blunt's Drove 2 Blunt's Orchard Drove 1 Bonnetts Lane 1 Bramley Court 1

Postcodes in PE14 50 shown View all postcodes

PE14 0AA PE14 0AB PE14 0AD PE14 0AE PE14 0AF PE14 0AG PE14 0AH PE14 0AJ PE14 0AL PE14 0AN PE14 0AP PE14 0AQ PE14 0AR PE14 0AS PE14 0AT PE14 0AU PE14 0AW PE14 0AX PE14 0AY PE14 0AZ PE14 0BA PE14 0BB PE14 0BD PE14 0BE PE14 0BG PE14 0BH PE14 0BJ PE14 0BL PE14 0BN PE14 0BQ PE14 0BS PE14 0BT PE14 0BU PE14 0BW PE14 0BX PE14 0BY PE14 0BZ PE14 0DA PE14 0DB PE14 0DD PE14 0DE PE14 0DF PE14 0DG PE14 0DH PE14 0DJ PE14 0DL PE14 0DN PE14 0DP PE14 0DQ PE14 0DR