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About

Emneth & Outwell ward is situated in the far south of the borough, bordering Cambridgeshire. The area is primarily agricultural, characterised by expansive, flat fenland fields used for crop cultivation. The settlements of Emneth and Outwell are distinct villages connected by the B198 road, with Outwell extending along the banks of the old River Nene. The landscape is defined by drainage channels and wide, open skies, a legacy of the area's reclamation from marshland.

The ward's infrastructure is shaped by its waterways, including the Middle Level Main Drain. Outwell, historically a port, has a street layout following the curve of the former river course, with several listed buildings reflecting its past importance. The area remains a working agricultural community, with local services centred on the separate village cores. The flat terrain makes cycling and walking along the network of droves and riverbanks a common activity for residents.

Area overview

On average Emneth & Outwell has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Emneth & Outwell is £44,126 per year. The median sale price in Emneth & Outwell is £279,000 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £338,500. There are 2 schools in Emneth & Outwell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Emneth & Outwell is home to around 5,155 people, with a population density of about 214.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Emneth & Outwell Population
5,155
Population density
214.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.69(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+68%)
Other theft
7.76(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.01(-48%)
Burglary
5.43(+95%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,799
93.06%
Other White
175
3.39%
Other Asian
30
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
22
0.43%
Total population: 5,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,142
26.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
841
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
16.33%
Level 3 (A level)
683
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
512
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
978
45.26%
Owns with a mortgage
653
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
10%
Other social rented
192
8.88%
Other forms of private rent
71
3.29%
Total households: 2,161

Property prices in Emneth & Outwell

Median price: £279,000
Price per sq ft: £243
Sales (last 12 months): 79
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £339K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £279,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Emneth & Outwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Emneth & Outwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£310,000£248
Semi-Detached23£195,000£235
Terraced4£192,500£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Emneth & Outwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emneth & Outwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,750£167,000£91,725
2017£235,000£156,000£121,000
2018£250,500£168,000£130,000
2019£247,500£170,000£177,498
2020£237,500£170,000£140,000
2021£275,000£191,500£139,000
2022£330,500£200,000£172,000
2023£275,000£214,000£169,230
2024£310,000£190,000£156,500
2025£312,500£188,000£176,500
2026£295,000£232,500£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emneth & Outwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Emneth & Outwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£149£146
2017£196£187£176
2018£197£188£177
2019£196£170£163
2020£207£177£199
2021£225£200£165
2022£249£252£172
2023£245£229£194
2024£251£202£208
2025£274£239£184
2026£248£224£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Emneth & Outwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Emneth & Outwell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for King's Lynn and West Norfolk district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,050
Band H£4,860

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Emneth & Outwell ward.

Local councillors

Chris Crofts

Emneth & Outwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Harry Arthur Sidney Humphrey

Emneth & Outwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Emneth & Outwell

Is Emneth & Outwell safe?

Emneth & Outwell records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Emneth & Outwell?

The median sale price in Emneth & Outwell is £279,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Emneth & Outwell?

Emneth & Outwell has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Emneth & Outwell?

Emneth & Outwell scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Emneth & Outwell sits around rank 10,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Emneth & Outwell?

The average household income in Emneth & Outwell is around £44,126 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Emneth & Outwell?

Emneth & Outwell is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chris Crofts (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Harry Arthur Sidney Humphrey (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Emneth & Outwell

PE148EJ

Edge Bank

PE148DS

Contour Close

PE148PS

Marsh Road

PE148PT

Angle Road

PE148RP

Church Drove

PE148RD

Rectory Road

PE148RQ

Church Terrace

PE140EA

Outwell Road

PE148RN

Whetstone Way

PE148RZ

Mullicourt Road

PE148AR

Hollyend Court

PE148QA

Walsingham Fen

PE148EB

Hagbech Hall Close

PE148AA

Church Road

PE148PH

Taggs Lane

PE148PX

Mullicourt Road

PE148DE

Hungate Road

PE148AN

The Wroe

PE148DA

Gaultree Square

PE148RF

Lowside

PE140DS

Meadowgate Lane

PE148AF

Church Road

PE148SG

Langhorns Lane

PE148AB

Terrington Close

PE148DF

Ladys Drove

PE149AW

The Common

PE148RL

Churchfield Road

PE140DZ

Broad Drove

PE148AX

St Edmunds Drive

PE148BG

Outwell Road

PE148TL

The Cottons

PE148SQ

Langhorns Lane

PE148TR

St Andrews Close

PE148RJ

Rectory Road

PE148AS

The Wroe

PE148QY

St Clement Close

PE148RX

Chalk Road

PE148PP

Marsh Road

PE148DG

Ladys Drove

PE148EN

Emneth & Outwell

PE148AU

Harpers Court

PE148TT

Emneth & Outwell

PE148PN

Robbs Lane

PE148TA

Suttons Close

PE148SL

Downham Road

PE148BU

Coates Court

PE140DJ

Chapel Lane

PE148SA

Well Creek Road

PE149AN

Pius Drove

PE148PZ

The Tramway

PE140FE

Elm High Road

PE140DL

Elmfield Drive

PE140DH

Elm High Road

PE148RH

Church Drove

PE148BL

Hollycroft Close

PE148QP

Oak Drive

PE148QR

Outwell Road

PE148TP

The Cottons

PE148AP

Hawthorn Road

PE148BT

Raceys Close

PE148PG

Wisbech Road

PE140DN

Elm High Road

PE148PB

Beaupre Avenue

PE148RB

Isle Bridge Road

PE140DR

Netherby Drive

PE148RS

Russell Drive

PE148RY

Chalk Road

PE148BB

Hollycroft Road

PE148TJ

Basin Road

PE148SJ

St Clement Close

PE148RA

Isle Bridge Road

PE148TB

Robbs Chase

PE148AZ

Molls Drove

PE148SE

Downham Road

PE148DD

Gaultree Square

PE148SF

Abbotts Court

PE140DY

Hunters Rowe

PE148PE

Hall Road

PE148BA

Fendyke Road

PE140FD

Teak Avenue

PE140EB

Elm High Road

PE148BH

Elmside

PE148RU

Glenfield Close

PE148PD

Wisbech Road

PE148TW

Green Drove

PE148DN

Anvil Way

PE148QQ

Pincushion Drove

PE148TU

Emneth & Outwell

PE148PR

Marsh Road

PE148PY

Marsh Road

PE148AQ

Thatchwood Avenue

PE148ED

Scottsfield Way

PE148BJ

Elmside

PE148AW

Cottons Head

PE148PL

Fendyke Road

PE148AY

Hollycroft Road

PE140DU

Outwell Road

PE148PQ

Outwell Road

PE148QD

Downham Road

PE148RE

Lowside